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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.53, 7,097.91 and 2,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.53, 7,097.91 and 2,905.32 is: 4,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.53 : 7,097.91 = 2,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.53/7,097.91 = 2,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.53x = 7,097.91 × 2,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.53x = 20,621,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,621,699.88/5,143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.25

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