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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.34, 7,094.67 and 2,903.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.34, 7,094.67 and 2,903.43 is: 4,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.34 : 7,094.67 = 2,903.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.34/7,094.67 = 2,903.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.34x = 7,094.67 × 2,903.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.34x = 20,598,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598,877.72/5,141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.52

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