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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.08, 7,403.63 and 3,127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.08, 7,403.63 and 3,127.05 is: 4,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.08 : 7,403.63 = 3,127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.08/7,403.63 = 3,127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.08x = 7,403.63 × 3,127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.08x = 23,151,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,505.56/5,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.22

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