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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.23, 7,094.89 and 2,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.23, 7,094.89 and 2,783.37 is: 3,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.23 : 7,094.89 = 2,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.23/7,094.89 = 2,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.23x = 7,094.89 × 2,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.23x = 19,747,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,686.07/5,141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.05

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