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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.49, 7,074.63 and 3,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.49, 7,074.63 and 3,003.48 is: 4,144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.49 : 7,074.63 = 3,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.49/7,074.63 = 3,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.49x = 7,074.63 × 3,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.49x = 21,248,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,509.71/5,126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.85

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