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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.69, 7,095.26 and 3,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.69, 7,095.26 and 3,350.41 is: 4,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.69 : 7,095.26 = 3,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.69/7,095.26 = 3,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.69x = 7,095.26 × 3,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.69x = 23,772,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772,030.06/5,140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.29

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