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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.33, 7,404.07 and 3,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.33, 7,404.07 and 3,127.30 is: 4,315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.33 : 7,404.07 = 3,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.33/7,404.07 = 3,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.33x = 7,404.07 × 3,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.33x = 23,154,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,748.11/5,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.62

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