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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.28, 7,064.72 and 3,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.28, 7,064.72 and 3,024 is: 4,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.28 : 7,064.72 = 3,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.28/7,064.72 = 3,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.28x = 7,064.72 × 3,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.28x = 21,363,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,363,713.28/5,121.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.56

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