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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.13, 7,058.76 and 3,346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.13, 7,058.76 and 3,346.70 is: 4,618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.13 : 7,058.76 = 3,346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.13/7,058.76 = 3,346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.13x = 7,058.76 × 3,346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.13x = 23,623,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623,552.09/5,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618.37

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