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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.62, 7,704.21 and 2,064.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.62, 7,704.21 and 2,064.78 is: 3,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.62 : 7,704.21 = 2,064.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.62/7,704.21 = 2,064.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.62x = 7,704.21 × 2,064.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.62x = 15,907,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907,498.72/5,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.47

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