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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.85, 7,507.92 and 4,105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.85, 7,507.92 and 4,105.21 is: 6,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.85 : 7,507.92 = 4,105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.85/7,507.92 = 4,105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.85x = 7,507.92 × 4,105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.85x = 30,821,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,821,543.21/5,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,130.17

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