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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.42, 7,075.61 and 3,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.42, 7,075.61 and 3,357 is: 4,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.42 : 7,075.61 = 3,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.42/7,075.61 = 3,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.42x = 7,075.61 × 3,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.42x = 23,752,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,752,837.46/5,126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.41

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