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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.36, 6,923.72 and 3,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.36, 6,923.72 and 3,127.58 is: 4,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.36 : 6,923.72 = 3,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.36/6,923.72 = 3,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.36x = 6,923.72 × 3,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.36x = 21,654,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,654,437.94/5,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.76

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