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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.48, 7,406.82 and 3,129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.48, 7,406.82 and 3,129.72 is: 4,318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.48 : 7,406.82 = 3,129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.48/7,406.82 = 3,129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.48x = 7,406.82 × 3,129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.48x = 23,181,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,181,272.69/5,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.84

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