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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.65, 7,076.77 and 3,142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.65, 7,076.77 and 3,142.19 is: 4,334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.65 : 7,076.77 = 3,142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.65/7,076.77 = 3,142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.65x = 7,076.77 × 3,142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.65x = 22,236,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236,565.76/5,130.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.06

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