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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.53, 7,093.98 and 3,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.53, 7,093.98 and 3,044.25 is: 4,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.53 : 7,093.98 = 3,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.53/7,093.98 = 3,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.53x = 7,093.98 × 3,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.53x = 21,595,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595,848.62/5,140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.09

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