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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.67, 7,093.34 and 3,015.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.67, 7,093.34 and 3,015.39 is: 4,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.67 : 7,093.34 = 3,015.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.67/7,093.34 = 3,015.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.67x = 7,093.34 × 3,015.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.67x = 21,389,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389,194.04/5,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.78

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