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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.92, 7,156.29 and 3,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.92, 7,156.29 and 3,059.66 is: 4,222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.92 : 7,156.29 = 3,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.92/7,156.29 = 3,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.92x = 7,156.29 × 3,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.92x = 21,895,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,895,778.48/5,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.98

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