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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.33, 7,078.69 and 3,005.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.33, 7,078.69 and 3,005.05 is: 4,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.33 : 7,078.69 = 3,005.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.33/7,078.69 = 3,005.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.33x = 7,078.69 × 3,005.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.33x = 21,271,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,816.72/5,129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.10

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