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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.22, 7,073.67 and 3,002.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.22, 7,073.67 and 3,002.39 is: 4,142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.22 : 7,073.67 = 3,002.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.22/7,073.67 = 3,002.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.22x = 7,073.67 × 3,002.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.22x = 21,237,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237,883.38/5,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.18

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