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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.96, 7,597.92 and 3,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.96, 7,597.92 and 3,424.76 is: 5,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.96 : 7,597.92 = 3,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.96/7,597.92 = 3,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.96x = 7,597.92 × 3,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.96x = 26,021,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021,052.50/5,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,141.53

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