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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.60, 7,093.99 and 2,782.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.60, 7,093.99 and 2,782.73 is: 3,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.60 : 7,093.99 = 2,782.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.60/7,093.99 = 2,782.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.60x = 7,093.99 × 2,782.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.60x = 19,740,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740,658.79/5,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.15

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