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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.69, 7,404.35 and 3,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.69, 7,404.35 and 3,127.19 is: 4,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.69 : 7,404.35 = 3,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.69/7,404.35 = 3,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.69x = 7,404.35 × 3,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.69x = 23,154,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,154,756.62/5,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.34

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