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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.33, 7,093.78 and 2,902.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.33, 7,093.78 and 2,902.07 is: 4,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.33 : 7,093.78 = 2,902.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.33/7,093.78 = 2,902.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.33x = 7,093.78 × 2,902.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.33x = 20,586,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586,656.60/5,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.93

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