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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.73, 7,678.88 and 3,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.73, 7,678.88 and 3,041.33 is: 4,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.73 : 7,678.88 = 3,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.73/7,678.88 = 3,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.73x = 7,678.88 × 3,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.73x = 23,353,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353,954.51/5,125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.22

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