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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.74, 7,707.54 and 3,049.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.74, 7,707.54 and 3,049.11 is: 4,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.74 : 7,707.54 = 3,049.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.74/7,707.54 = 3,049.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.74x = 7,707.54 × 3,049.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.74x = 23,501,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,122.04/5,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.25

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