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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.28, 7,078.52 and 3,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.28, 7,078.52 and 3,033.44 is: 4,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.28 : 7,078.52 = 3,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.28/7,078.52 = 3,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.28x = 7,078.52 × 3,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.28x = 21,472,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,472,265.71/5,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.21

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