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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.01, 7,079.40 and 3,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.01, 7,079.40 and 3,005.01 is: 4,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.01 : 7,079.40 = 3,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.01/7,079.40 = 3,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.01x = 7,079.40 × 3,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.01x = 21,273,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273,667.79/5,129.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.71

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