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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.91, 7,509.50 and 4,106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.91, 7,509.50 and 4,106.27 is: 6,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.91 : 7,509.50 = 4,106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.91/7,509.50 = 4,106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.91x = 7,509.50 × 4,106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.91x = 30,836,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836,034.57/5,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.75

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