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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.48, 7,097.88 and 2,905.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.48, 7,097.88 and 2,905.35 is: 4,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.48 : 7,097.88 = 2,905.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.48/7,097.88 = 2,905.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.48x = 7,097.88 × 2,905.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.48x = 20,621,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621,833.52/5,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.31

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