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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.59, 6,985.89 and 3,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.59, 6,985.89 and 3,074.24 is: 4,242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.59 : 6,985.89 = 3,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.59/6,985.89 = 3,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.59x = 6,985.89 × 3,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.59x = 21,476,267.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476,267.54/5,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.15

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