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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.59, 7,591.13 and 3,089.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.59, 7,591.13 and 3,089.18 is: 4,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.59 : 7,591.13 = 3,089.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.59/7,591.13 = 3,089.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.59x = 7,591.13 × 3,089.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.59x = 23,450,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450,313.57/5,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.82

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