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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.96, 7,055.88 and 4,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.96, 7,055.88 and 4,423.12 is: 6,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.96 : 7,055.88 = 4,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.96/7,055.88 = 4,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.96x = 7,055.88 × 4,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.96x = 31,209,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,209,003.95/5,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.99

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