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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.71, 7,057.46 and 3,125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.71, 7,057.46 and 3,125.59 is: 4,313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.71 : 7,057.46 = 3,125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.71/7,057.46 = 3,125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.71x = 7,057.46 × 3,125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.71x = 22,058,738.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,738.69/5,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.65

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