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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.58, 7,022.38 and 3,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.58, 7,022.38 and 3,974.74 is: 5,477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.58 : 7,022.38 = 3,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.58/7,022.38 = 3,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.58x = 7,022.38 × 3,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.58x = 27,912,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,912,154.14/5,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.72

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