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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.20, 7,078.26 and 3,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.20, 7,078.26 and 3,033.28 is: 4,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.20 : 7,078.26 = 3,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.20/7,078.26 = 3,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.20x = 7,078.26 × 3,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.20x = 21,470,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470,344.49/5,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.91

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