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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.37, 7,121.57 and 3,065.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.37, 7,121.57 and 3,065.01 is: 4,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.37 : 7,121.57 = 3,065.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.37/7,121.57 = 3,065.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.37x = 7,121.57 × 3,065.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.37x = 21,827,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827,667.94/5,162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.23

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