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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.50, 7,075.95 and 3,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.50, 7,075.95 and 3,265.58 is: 4,506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.50 : 7,075.95 = 3,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.50/7,075.95 = 3,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.50x = 7,075.95 × 3,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.50x = 23,107,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107,080.80/5,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.50

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