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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.56, 7,075.74 and 3,111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.56, 7,075.74 and 3,111.24 is: 4,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.56 : 7,075.74 = 3,111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.56/7,075.74 = 3,111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.56x = 7,075.74 × 3,111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.56x = 22,014,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014,325.32/5,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.50

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