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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.02, 8,011.43 and 3,135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.02, 8,011.43 and 3,135.19 is: 4,702.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.02 : 8,011.43 = 3,135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.02/8,011.43 = 3,135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.02x = 8,011.43 × 3,135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.02x = 25,117,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117,355.22/5,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.73

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