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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.35, 7,079.03 and 3,141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.35, 7,079.03 and 3,141.23 is: 4,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.35 : 7,079.03 = 3,141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.35/7,079.03 = 3,141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.35x = 7,079.03 × 3,141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.35x = 22,236,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236,833.86/5,129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.22

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