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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.96, 7,094.54 and 2,783.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.96, 7,094.54 and 2,783.10 is: 3,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.96 : 7,094.54 = 2,783.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.96/7,094.54 = 2,783.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.96x = 7,094.54 × 2,783.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.96x = 19,744,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,744,794.63/5,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.68

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