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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.92, 7,153.34 and 3,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.92, 7,153.34 and 3,059.70 is: 4,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.92 : 7,153.34 = 3,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.92/7,153.34 = 3,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.92x = 7,153.34 × 3,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.92x = 21,887,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,074.40/5,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.92

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