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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.19, 7,074.16 and 3,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.19, 7,074.16 and 3,001.34 is: 4,141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.19 : 7,074.16 = 3,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.19/7,074.16 = 3,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.19x = 7,074.16 × 3,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.19x = 21,231,959.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231,959.37/5,126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.86

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