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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.62, 7,092.45 and 3,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.62, 7,092.45 and 3,465.34 is: 4,780.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.62 : 7,092.45 = 3,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.62/7,092.45 = 3,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.62x = 7,092.45 × 3,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.62x = 24,577,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,577,750.68/5,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.16

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