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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.66, 7,073.05 and 3,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.66, 7,073.05 and 3,029.38 is: 4,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.66 : 7,073.05 = 3,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.66/7,073.05 = 3,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.66x = 7,073.05 × 3,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.66x = 21,426,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426,956.21/5,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.33

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