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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.85, 7,127.19 and 3,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.85, 7,127.19 and 3,464.28 is: 4,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.85 : 7,127.19 = 3,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.85/7,127.19 = 3,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.85x = 7,127.19 × 3,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.85x = 24,690,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,690,581.77/5,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,782.36

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