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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.71, 7,095.69 and 3,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.71, 7,095.69 and 3,153.36 is: 4,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.71 : 7,095.69 = 3,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.71/7,095.69 = 3,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.71x = 7,095.69 × 3,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.71x = 22,375,249.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,249.25/5,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.72

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