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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.17, 7,146.13 and 2,940.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.17, 7,146.13 and 2,940.01 is: 4,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.17 : 7,146.13 = 2,940.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.17/7,146.13 = 2,940.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.17x = 7,146.13 × 2,940.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.17x = 21,009,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,650.58/5,178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.35

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