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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.28, 7,071.60 and 3,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.28, 7,071.60 and 3,030.08 is: 4,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.28 : 7,071.60 = 3,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.28/7,071.60 = 3,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.28x = 7,071.60 × 3,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.28x = 21,427,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427,513.73/5,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.75

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