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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.06, 7,070.31 and 3,027.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.06, 7,070.31 and 3,027.42 is: 4,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.06 : 7,070.31 = 3,027.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.06/7,070.31 = 3,027.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.06x = 7,070.31 × 3,027.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.06x = 21,404,797.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404,797.90/5,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.31

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