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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.08, 7,912.50 and 3,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.08, 7,912.50 and 3,057.23 is: 4,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.08 : 7,912.50 = 3,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.08/7,912.50 = 3,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.08x = 7,912.50 × 3,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.08x = 24,190,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,292.81/5,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.77

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