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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.28, 7,565.70 and 4,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.28, 7,565.70 and 4,126.88 is: 6,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.28 : 7,565.70 = 4,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.28/7,565.70 = 4,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.28x = 7,565.70 × 4,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.28x = 31,222,736.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,222,736.02/5,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.38

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