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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.45, 7,407.72 and 3,129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.45, 7,407.72 and 3,129.03 is: 4,319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.45 : 7,407.72 = 3,129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.45/7,407.72 = 3,129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.45x = 7,407.72 × 3,129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.45x = 23,178,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178,978.11/5,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.24

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