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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.08, 7,749.24 and 3,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.08, 7,749.24 and 3,060.60 is: 4,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.08 : 7,749.24 = 3,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.08/7,749.24 = 3,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.08x = 7,749.24 × 3,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.08x = 23,717,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717,323.94/5,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.19

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