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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.80, 7,407.12 and 3,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.80, 7,407.12 and 3,129.99 is: 4,319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.80 : 7,407.12 = 3,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.80/7,407.12 = 3,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.80x = 7,407.12 × 3,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.80x = 23,184,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,184,174.49/5,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.93

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