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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.72, 7,059.99 and 3,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.72, 7,059.99 and 3,411.29 is: 4,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.72 : 7,059.99 = 3,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.72/7,059.99 = 3,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.72x = 7,059.99 × 3,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.72x = 24,083,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083,673.29/5,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.78

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