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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.92, 7,093.50 and 3,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.92, 7,093.50 and 3,151.80 is: 4,348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.92 : 7,093.50 = 3,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.92/7,093.50 = 3,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.92x = 7,093.50 × 3,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.92x = 22,357,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,293.30/5,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.89

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