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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.62, 7,080.63 and 3,005.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.62, 7,080.63 and 3,005.83 is: 4,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.62 : 7,080.63 = 3,005.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.62/7,080.63 = 3,005.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.62x = 7,080.63 × 3,005.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.62x = 21,283,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,170.07/5,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.07

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