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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,119.62, 7,063.41 and 3,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,119.62, 7,063.41 and 3,023.34 is: 4,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,119.62 : 7,063.41 = 3,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,119.62/7,063.41 = 3,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,119.62x = 7,063.41 × 3,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,119.62x = 21,355,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,355,089.99/5,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.23

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