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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.26, 7,063.59 and 3,021.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.26, 7,063.59 and 3,021.25 is: 4,170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.26 : 7,063.59 = 3,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.26/7,063.59 = 3,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.26x = 7,063.59 × 3,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.26x = 21,340,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,340,871.29/5,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.37

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