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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.60, 7,710.90 and 4,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.60, 7,710.90 and 4,838.20 is: 7,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.60 : 7,710.90 = 4,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.60/7,710.90 = 4,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.60x = 7,710.90 × 4,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.60x = 37,306,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306,876.38/5,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,257.30

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