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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.06, 7,350.97 and 3,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.06, 7,350.97 and 3,058.66 is: 4,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.06 : 7,350.97 = 3,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.06/7,350.97 = 3,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.06x = 7,350.97 × 3,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.06x = 22,484,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,484,117.90/5,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.74

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