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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.08, 7,072.16 and 3,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.08, 7,072.16 and 3,134.18 is: 4,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.08 : 7,072.16 = 3,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.08/7,072.16 = 3,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.08x = 7,072.16 × 3,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.08x = 22,165,371.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,371.40/5,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.20

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