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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.73, 7,506.66 and 3,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.73, 7,506.66 and 3,058.01 is: 4,580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.73 : 7,506.66 = 3,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.73/7,506.66 = 3,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.73x = 7,506.66 × 3,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.73x = 22,955,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955,441.35/5,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.34

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