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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.66, 7,078.20 and 3,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.66, 7,078.20 and 3,554.02 is: 4,905.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.66 : 7,078.20 = 3,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.66/7,078.20 = 3,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.66x = 7,078.20 × 3,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.66x = 25,156,064.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,156,064.36/5,128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.00

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