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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.88, 7,570.58 and 3,128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.88, 7,570.58 and 3,128.24 is: 4,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.88 : 7,570.58 = 3,128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.88/7,570.58 = 3,128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.88x = 7,570.58 × 3,128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.88x = 23,682,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,591.18/5,485.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.01

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