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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.25, 7,591.19 and 3,087.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.25, 7,591.19 and 3,087.09 is: 4,631.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.25 : 7,591.19 = 3,087.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.25/7,591.19 = 3,087.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.25x = 7,591.19 × 3,087.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.25x = 23,434,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,671.30/5,060.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.13

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