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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.43, 7,095.60 and 3,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.43, 7,095.60 and 3,016.44 is: 4,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.43 : 7,095.60 = 3,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.43/7,095.60 = 3,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.43x = 7,095.60 × 3,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.43x = 21,403,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403,451.66/5,141.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.94

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