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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.70, 7,067.85 and 3,132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.70, 7,067.85 and 3,132.11 is: 4,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.70 : 7,067.85 = 3,132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.70/7,067.85 = 3,132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.70x = 7,067.85 × 3,132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.70x = 22,137,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137,283.66/5,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.25

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