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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.59, 7,127.28 and 3,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.59, 7,127.28 and 3,040.28 is: 4,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.59 : 7,127.28 = 3,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.59/7,127.28 = 3,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.59x = 7,127.28 × 3,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.59x = 21,668,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668,891.20/5,164.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.67

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