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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.26, 7,095.30 and 3,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.26, 7,095.30 and 3,016.46 is: 4,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.26 : 7,095.30 = 3,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.26/7,095.30 = 3,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.26x = 7,095.30 × 3,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.26x = 21,402,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402,688.64/5,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.74

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