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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.61, 7,404.23 and 3,127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.61, 7,404.23 and 3,127.85 is: 4,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.61 : 7,404.23 = 3,127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.61/7,404.23 = 3,127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.61x = 7,404.23 × 3,127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.61x = 23,159,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159,291.60/5,365.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.25

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