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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.13, 7,077.50 and 3,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.13, 7,077.50 and 3,112.34 is: 4,295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.13 : 7,077.50 = 3,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.13/7,077.50 = 3,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.13x = 7,077.50 × 3,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.13x = 22,027,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,535.40/5,128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.44

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