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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.21, 7,059.53 and 3,127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.21, 7,059.53 and 3,127.10 is: 4,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.21 : 7,059.53 = 3,127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.21/7,059.53 = 3,127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.21x = 7,059.53 × 3,127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.21x = 22,075,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075,856.26/5,115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.73

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