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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,485.92, 7,570.43 and 3,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,485.92, 7,570.43 and 3,127.92 is: 4,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,485.92 : 7,570.43 = 3,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,485.92/7,570.43 = 3,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,485.92x = 7,570.43 × 3,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,485.92x = 23,679,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679,699.41/5,485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.45

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