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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.72, 7,036.36 and 5,024.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.72, 7,036.36 and 5,024.32 is: 6,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.72 : 7,036.36 = 5,024.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.72/7,036.36 = 5,024.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.72x = 7,036.36 × 5,024.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.72x = 35,352,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352,924.28/5,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.20

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