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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.02, 7,073.56 and 3,111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.02, 7,073.56 and 3,111.13 is: 4,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.02 : 7,073.56 = 3,111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.02/7,073.56 = 3,111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.02x = 7,073.56 × 3,111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.02x = 22,006,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,764.72/5,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.31

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