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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.79, 6,986.81 and 3,174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.79, 6,986.81 and 3,174.53 is: 4,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.79 : 6,986.81 = 3,174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.79/6,986.81 = 3,174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.79x = 6,986.81 × 3,174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.79x = 22,179,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,787.14/5,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.54

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