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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.68, 7,127.46 and 3,977.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.68, 7,127.46 and 3,977.38 is: 5,478.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.68 : 7,127.46 = 3,977.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.68/7,127.46 = 3,977.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.68x = 7,127.46 × 3,977.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.68x = 28,348,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,348,584.12/5,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.32

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