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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.58, 7,917.74 and 3,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.58, 7,917.74 and 3,060.72 is: 4,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.58 : 7,917.74 = 3,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.58/7,917.74 = 3,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.58x = 7,917.74 × 3,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.58x = 24,233,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233,985.17/5,278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.00

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