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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.60, 7,076.14 and 3,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.60, 7,076.14 and 3,031.68 is: 4,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.60 : 7,076.14 = 3,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.60/7,076.14 = 3,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.60x = 7,076.14 × 3,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.60x = 21,452,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452,592.12/5,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.75

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