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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.72, 7,406.35 and 3,128.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.72, 7,406.35 and 3,128.47 is: 4,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.72 : 7,406.35 = 3,128.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.72/7,406.35 = 3,128.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.72x = 7,406.35 × 3,128.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.72x = 23,170,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,170,506.75/5,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.45

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