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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.92, 7,076.60 and 3,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.92, 7,076.60 and 3,002.96 is: 4,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.92 : 7,076.60 = 3,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.92/7,076.60 = 3,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.92x = 7,076.60 × 3,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.92x = 21,250,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250,746.74/5,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.13

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