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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,123.89, 7,072.12 and 3,354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,123.89, 7,072.12 and 3,354.47 is: 4,629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,123.89 : 7,072.12 = 3,354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,123.89/7,072.12 = 3,354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,123.89x = 7,072.12 × 3,354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,123.89x = 23,723,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723,209.73/5,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.92

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