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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.29, 7,093.91 and 2,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.29, 7,093.91 and 2,901.34 is: 4,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.29 : 7,093.91 = 2,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.29/7,093.91 = 2,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.29x = 7,093.91 × 2,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.29x = 20,581,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,844.84/5,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.02

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