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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.76, 5,697.87 and 3,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.76, 5,697.87 and 3,014.46 is: 4,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.76 : 5,697.87 = 3,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.76/5,697.87 = 3,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.76x = 5,697.87 × 3,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.76x = 17,176,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176,001.20/4,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.09

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