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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.13, 7,094.76 and 2,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.13, 7,094.76 and 2,783.27 is: 3,840.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.13 : 7,094.76 = 2,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.13/7,094.76 = 2,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.13x = 7,094.76 × 2,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.13x = 19,746,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,660.84/5,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.92

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