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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.28, 7,127.82 and 3,489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.28, 7,127.82 and 3,489.24 is: 4,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.28 : 7,127.82 = 3,489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.28/7,127.82 = 3,489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.28x = 7,127.82 × 3,489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.28x = 24,870,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870,674.66/5,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.18

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