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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.20, 7,058.74 and 3,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.20, 7,058.74 and 3,342.76 is: 4,613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.20 : 7,058.74 = 3,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.20/7,058.74 = 3,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.20x = 7,058.74 × 3,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.20x = 23,595,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595,673.72/5,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.76

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