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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.69, 7,073.46 and 3,000.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.69, 7,073.46 and 3,000.83 is: 4,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.69 : 7,073.46 = 3,000.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.69/7,073.46 = 3,000.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.69x = 7,073.46 × 3,000.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.69x = 21,226,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,250.97/5,125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.15

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