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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.76, 7,073.62 and 3,136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.76, 7,073.62 and 3,136.59 is: 4,327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.76 : 7,073.62 = 3,136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.76/7,073.62 = 3,136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.76x = 7,073.62 × 3,136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.76x = 22,187,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,045.76/5,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.69

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