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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.85, 6,927.26 and 3,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.85, 6,927.26 and 3,132.52 is: 4,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.85 : 6,927.26 = 3,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.85/6,927.26 = 3,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.85x = 6,927.26 × 3,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.85x = 21,699,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,699,780.50/5,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.08

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