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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.28, 7,095.03 and 3,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.28, 7,095.03 and 3,045 is: 4,202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.28 : 7,095.03 = 3,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.28/7,095.03 = 3,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.28x = 7,095.03 × 3,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.28x = 21,604,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,366.35/5,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.14

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