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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.09, 7,094.69 and 2,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.09, 7,094.69 and 2,783.22 is: 3,840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.09 : 7,094.69 = 2,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.09/7,094.69 = 2,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.09x = 7,094.69 × 2,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.09x = 19,746,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,069.19/5,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.84

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