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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.63, 7,759.90 and 3,421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.63, 7,759.90 and 3,421.74 is: 5,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.63 : 7,759.90 = 3,421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.63/7,759.90 = 3,421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.63x = 7,759.90 × 3,421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.63x = 26,552,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552,393.60/5,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,127.30

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