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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.52, 7,093.86 and 3,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.52, 7,093.86 and 3,044.68 is: 4,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.52 : 7,093.86 = 3,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.52/7,093.86 = 3,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.52x = 7,093.86 × 3,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.52x = 21,598,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,598,533.66/5,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.62

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