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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,128.87, 7,074.32 and 3,140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,128.87, 7,074.32 and 3,140.41 is: 4,331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,128.87 : 7,074.32 = 3,140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,128.87/7,074.32 = 3,140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,128.87x = 7,074.32 × 3,140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,128.87x = 22,216,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,214.20/5,128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.60

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