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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.18, 7,060.38 and 3,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.18, 7,060.38 and 3,127.04 is: 4,314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.18 : 7,060.38 = 3,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.18/7,060.38 = 3,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.18x = 7,060.38 × 3,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.18x = 22,078,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,090.68/5,117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.50

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