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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.96, 7,594.92 and 3,422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.96, 7,594.92 and 3,422.76 is: 5,138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.96 : 7,594.92 = 3,422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.96/7,594.92 = 3,422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.96x = 7,594.92 × 3,422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.96x = 25,995,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995,588.38/5,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,138.52

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