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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.32, 7,093.62 and 2,902.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.32, 7,093.62 and 2,902.17 is: 4,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.32 : 7,093.62 = 2,902.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.32/7,093.62 = 2,902.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.32x = 7,093.62 × 2,902.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.32x = 20,586,891.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,891.16/5,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.98

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