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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.62, 7,091.07 and 3,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.62, 7,091.07 and 3,464.34 is: 4,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.62 : 7,091.07 = 3,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.62/7,091.07 = 3,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.62x = 7,091.07 × 3,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.62x = 24,565,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565,877.44/5,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.78

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