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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.36, 7,403.52 and 3,127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.36, 7,403.52 and 3,127.96 is: 4,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.36 : 7,403.52 = 3,127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.36/7,403.52 = 3,127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.36x = 7,403.52 × 3,127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.36x = 23,157,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,157,914.42/5,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.19

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