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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.58, 7,914.75 and 3,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.58, 7,914.75 and 3,058.73 is: 4,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.58 : 7,914.75 = 3,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.58/7,914.75 = 3,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.58x = 7,914.75 × 3,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.58x = 24,209,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209,043.69/5,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.02

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