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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,714.88, 5,124.72 and 3,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,714.88, 5,124.72 and 3,125.20 is: 4,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,714.88 : 5,124.72 = 3,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,714.88/5,124.72 = 3,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,714.88x = 5,124.72 × 3,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,714.88x = 16,015,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,015,774.94/3,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.25

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