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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.83, 7,076.53 and 3,139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.83, 7,076.53 and 3,139.48 is: 4,332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.83 : 7,076.53 = 3,139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.83/7,076.53 = 3,139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.83x = 7,076.53 × 3,139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.83x = 22,216,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,624.40/5,127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.56

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