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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.07, 7,752.11 and 4,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.07, 7,752.11 and 4,027.59 is: 6,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.07 : 7,752.11 = 4,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.07/7,752.11 = 4,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.07x = 7,752.11 × 4,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.07x = 31,222,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,222,300.58/5,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.39

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