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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,053.76, 6,970.47 and 3,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,053.76, 6,970.47 and 3,374.36 is: 4,654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,053.76 : 6,970.47 = 3,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,053.76/6,970.47 = 3,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,053.76x = 6,970.47 × 3,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,053.76x = 23,520,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520,875.70/5,053.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.13

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