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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.09, 7,147.38 and 2,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.09, 7,147.38 and 2,941.46 is: 4,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.09 : 7,147.38 = 2,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.09/7,147.38 = 2,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.09x = 7,147.38 × 2,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.09x = 21,023,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023,732.37/5,178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.13

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