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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.12, 5,055.71 and 3,129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.12, 5,055.71 and 3,129.06 is: 4,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.12 : 5,055.71 = 3,129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.12/5,055.71 = 3,129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.12x = 5,055.71 × 3,129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.12x = 15,819,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,819,604.29/3,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.12

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