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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.70, 7,404.18 and 3,129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.70, 7,404.18 and 3,129.02 is: 4,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.70 : 7,404.18 = 3,129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.70/7,404.18 = 3,129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.70x = 7,404.18 × 3,129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.70x = 23,167,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,827.30/5,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.76

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