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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.38, 6,975.77 and 3,066.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.38, 6,975.77 and 3,066.21 is: 4,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.38 : 6,975.77 = 3,066.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.38/6,975.77 = 3,066.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.38x = 6,975.77 × 3,066.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.38x = 21,389,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,389,183.40/5,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.14

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