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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.48, 6,973.97 and 3,376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.48, 6,973.97 and 3,376.35 is: 4,657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.48 : 6,973.97 = 3,376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.48/6,973.97 = 3,376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.48x = 6,973.97 × 3,376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.48x = 23,546,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,546.73/5,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.63

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