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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.56, 7,509.96 and 3,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.56, 7,509.96 and 3,058.32 is: 4,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.56 : 7,509.96 = 3,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.56/7,509.96 = 3,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.56x = 7,509.96 × 3,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.56x = 22,967,860.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967,860.87/5,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.47

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