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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.36, 7,474.72 and 3,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.36, 7,474.72 and 3,058.52 is: 4,220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.36 : 7,474.72 = 3,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.36/7,474.72 = 3,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.36x = 7,474.72 × 3,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.36x = 22,861,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,580.61/5,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.84

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