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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.66, 7,096.11 and 5,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.66, 7,096.11 and 5,041.26 is: 6,976.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.66 : 7,096.11 = 5,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.66/7,096.11 = 5,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.66x = 7,096.11 × 5,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.66x = 35,773,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773,335.50/5,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.54

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