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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.97, 7,095.92 and 2,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.97, 7,095.92 and 2,784.11 is: 3,842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.97 : 7,095.92 = 2,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.97/7,095.92 = 2,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.97x = 7,095.92 × 2,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.97x = 19,755,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755,821.83/5,141.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.07

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