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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.37, 6,923.18 and 3,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.37, 6,923.18 and 3,126.71 is: 4,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.37 : 6,923.18 = 3,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.37/6,923.18 = 3,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.37x = 6,923.18 × 3,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.37x = 21,646,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646,801.26/5,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.95

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