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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,052.66, 6,975.56 and 3,376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,052.66, 6,975.56 and 3,376.91 is: 4,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,052.66 : 6,975.56 = 3,376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,052.66/6,975.56 = 3,376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,052.66x = 6,975.56 × 3,376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,052.66x = 23,555,811.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,555,811.88/5,052.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.06

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