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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.53, 7,094.93 and 3,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.53, 7,094.93 and 3,372.08 is: 4,654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.53 : 7,094.93 = 3,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.53/7,094.93 = 3,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.53x = 7,094.93 × 3,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.53x = 23,924,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,619.22/5,140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.12

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