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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.58, 7,055.56 and 3,124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.58, 7,055.56 and 3,124.04 is: 4,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.58 : 7,055.56 = 3,124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.58/7,055.56 = 3,124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.58x = 7,055.56 × 3,124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.58x = 22,041,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041,851.66/5,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.30

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