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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.47, 7,246.60 and 3,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.47, 7,246.60 and 3,127.58 is: 4,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.47 : 7,246.60 = 3,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.47/7,246.60 = 3,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.47x = 7,246.60 × 3,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.47x = 22,664,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,332.83/5,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.16

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