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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.58, 7,074.92 and 3,263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.58, 7,074.92 and 3,263.50 is: 4,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.58 : 7,074.92 = 3,263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.58/7,074.92 = 3,263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.58x = 7,074.92 × 3,263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.58x = 23,089,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,001.42/5,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.90

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