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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.58, 8,042.49 and 4,127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.58, 8,042.49 and 4,127.85 is: 6,182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.58 : 8,042.49 = 4,127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.58/8,042.49 = 4,127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.58x = 8,042.49 × 4,127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.58x = 33,198,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,198,192.35/5,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.64

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