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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.64, 7,072.23 and 3,212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.64, 7,072.23 and 3,212.11 is: 4,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.64 : 7,072.23 = 3,212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.64/7,072.23 = 3,212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.64x = 7,072.23 × 3,212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.64x = 22,716,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716,780.71/5,126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.12

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