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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.57, 7,006.58 and 3,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.57, 7,006.58 and 3,060.35 is: 4,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.57 : 7,006.58 = 3,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.57/7,006.58 = 3,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.57x = 7,006.58 × 3,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.57x = 21,442,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,536.77/5,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.82

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