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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.62, 7,602.19 and 3,211.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.62, 7,602.19 and 3,211.61 is: 4,825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.62 : 7,602.19 = 3,211.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.62/7,602.19 = 3,211.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.62x = 7,602.19 × 3,211.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.62x = 24,415,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,223.39/5,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.51

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