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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.39, 7,065.96 and 3,131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.39, 7,065.96 and 3,131.03 is: 4,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.39 : 7,065.96 = 3,131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.39/7,065.96 = 3,131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.39x = 7,065.96 × 3,131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.39x = 22,123,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,732.74/5,120.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.71

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