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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.84, 7,406.51 and 3,129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.84, 7,406.51 and 3,129.39 is: 4,317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.84 : 7,406.51 = 3,129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.84/7,406.51 = 3,129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.84x = 7,406.51 × 3,129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.84x = 23,177,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177,842.68/5,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.11

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