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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.89, 7,114.66 and 3,140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.89, 7,114.66 and 3,140.78 is: 4,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.89 : 7,114.66 = 3,140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.89/7,114.66 = 3,140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.89x = 7,114.66 × 3,140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.89x = 22,345,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,591.77/5,157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.32

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