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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.92, 7,067.16 and 3,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.92, 7,067.16 and 3,356.88 is: 4,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.92 : 7,067.16 = 3,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.92/7,067.16 = 3,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.92x = 7,067.16 × 3,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.92x = 23,723,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,723,608.06/5,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.17

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