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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.74, 7,071.36 and 4,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.74, 7,071.36 and 4,004.04 is: 5,527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.74 : 7,071.36 = 4,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.74/7,071.36 = 4,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.74x = 7,071.36 × 4,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.74x = 28,314,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,314,008.29/5,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,527.12

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