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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.82, 7,511.13 and 3,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.82, 7,511.13 and 3,059.10 is: 4,583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.82 : 7,511.13 = 3,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.82/7,511.13 = 3,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.82x = 7,511.13 × 3,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.82x = 22,977,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977,297.78/5,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.71

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