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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.16, 7,073.74 and 3,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.16, 7,073.74 and 3,029.88 is: 4,181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.16 : 7,073.74 = 3,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.16/7,073.74 = 3,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.16x = 7,073.74 × 3,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.16x = 21,432,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,583.35/5,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.02

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