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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.42, 7,065.09 and 3,355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.42, 7,065.09 and 3,355.38 is: 4,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.42 : 7,065.09 = 3,355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.42/7,065.09 = 3,355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.42x = 7,065.09 × 3,355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.42x = 23,706,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,706,061.68/5,124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.10

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