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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.76, 7,073.12 and 3,029.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.76, 7,073.12 and 3,029.52 is: 4,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.76 : 7,073.12 = 3,029.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.76/7,073.12 = 3,029.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.76x = 7,073.12 × 3,029.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.76x = 21,428,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428,158.50/5,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.48

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