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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.16, 7,580.40 and 3,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.16, 7,580.40 and 3,107.24 is: 4,655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.16 : 7,580.40 = 3,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.16/7,580.40 = 3,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.16x = 7,580.40 × 3,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.16x = 23,554,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554,122.10/5,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.74

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