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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,416.57, 7,474.90 and 3,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,416.57, 7,474.90 and 3,058.73 is: 4,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,416.57 : 7,474.90 = 3,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,416.57/7,474.90 = 3,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,416.57x = 7,474.90 × 3,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,416.57x = 22,863,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863,663.50/5,416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.06

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