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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.44, 7,246.54 and 3,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.44, 7,246.54 and 3,127.55 is: 4,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.44 : 7,246.54 = 3,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.44/7,246.54 = 3,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.44x = 7,246.54 × 3,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.44x = 22,663,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663,916.18/5,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.11

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