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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.70, 7,073.76 and 3,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.70, 7,073.76 and 3,135.68 is: 4,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.70 : 7,073.76 = 3,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.70/7,073.76 = 3,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.70x = 7,073.76 × 3,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.70x = 22,181,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181,047.76/5,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.42

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