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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.59, 6,974.91 and 3,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.59, 6,974.91 and 3,063.83 is: 4,228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.59 : 6,974.91 = 3,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.59/6,974.91 = 3,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.59x = 6,974.91 × 3,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.59x = 21,369,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,369,903.63/5,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.66

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