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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.86, 7,060.31 and 3,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.86, 7,060.31 and 3,128 is: 4,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.86 : 7,060.31 = 3,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.86/7,060.31 = 3,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.86x = 7,060.31 × 3,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.86x = 22,084,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,649.68/5,117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.22

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