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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.74, 7,076.04 and 3,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.74, 7,076.04 and 3,141.62 is: 4,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.74 : 7,076.04 = 3,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.74/7,076.04 = 3,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.74x = 7,076.04 × 3,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.74x = 22,230,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230,228.78/5,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.29

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