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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.03, 7,402.39 and 3,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.03, 7,402.39 and 3,127.44 is: 4,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.03 : 7,402.39 = 3,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.03/7,402.39 = 3,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.03x = 7,402.39 × 3,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.03x = 23,150,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,150,530.58/5,364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.88

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