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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.52, 7,594.22 and 3,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.52, 7,594.22 and 3,106.76 is: 4,662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.52 : 7,594.22 = 3,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.52/7,594.22 = 3,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.52x = 7,594.22 × 3,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.52x = 23,593,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,418.93/5,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.25

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