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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,759.13, 8,630.34 and 3,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,759.13, 8,630.34 and 3,124.41 is: 4,682.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,759.13 : 8,630.34 = 3,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,759.13/8,630.34 = 3,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,759.13x = 8,630.34 × 3,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,759.13x = 26,964,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,720.60/5,759.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.08

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