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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.98, 7,095.93 and 2,784.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.98, 7,095.93 and 2,784.12 is: 3,842.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.98 : 7,095.93 = 2,784.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.98/7,095.93 = 2,784.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.98x = 7,095.93 × 2,784.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.98x = 19,755,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755,920.63/5,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.09

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