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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.48, 7,571.91 and 3,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.48, 7,571.91 and 3,211.68 is: 4,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.48 : 7,571.91 = 3,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.48/7,571.91 = 3,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.48x = 7,571.91 × 3,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.48x = 24,318,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,318,551.91/5,058.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.48

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