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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.72, 7,401.54 and 3,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.72, 7,401.54 and 3,126.52 is: 4,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.72 : 7,401.54 = 3,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.72/7,401.54 = 3,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.72x = 7,401.54 × 3,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.72x = 23,141,062.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,062.84/5,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.76

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