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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.86, 7,092.12 and 3,151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.86, 7,092.12 and 3,151.29 is: 4,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.86 : 7,092.12 = 3,151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.86/7,092.12 = 3,151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.86x = 7,092.12 × 3,151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.86x = 22,349,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,326.83/5,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.39

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