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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.52, 7,592.72 and 3,105.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.52, 7,592.72 and 3,105.76 is: 4,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.52 : 7,592.72 = 3,105.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.52/7,592.72 = 3,105.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.52x = 7,592.72 × 3,105.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.52x = 23,581,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581,166.07/5,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.75

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