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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.33, 7,092.16 and 3,463.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.33, 7,092.16 and 3,463.63 is: 4,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.33 : 7,092.16 = 3,463.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.33/7,092.16 = 3,463.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.33x = 7,092.16 × 3,463.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.33x = 24,564,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,564,591.75/5,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.80

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