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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.52, 6,927.72 and 3,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.52, 6,927.72 and 3,132 is: 4,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.52 : 6,927.72 = 3,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.52/6,927.72 = 3,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.52x = 6,927.72 × 3,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.52x = 21,697,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697,619.04/5,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.93

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