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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.87, 7,094.39 and 2,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.87, 7,094.39 and 2,903.31 is: 4,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.87 : 7,094.39 = 2,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.87/7,094.39 = 2,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.87x = 7,094.39 × 2,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.87x = 20,597,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,198.91/5,140.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.56

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