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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.70, 7,566.75 and 3,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.70, 7,566.75 and 3,329.70 is: 4,981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.70 : 7,566.75 = 3,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.70/7,566.75 = 3,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.70x = 7,566.75 × 3,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.70x = 25,195,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195,007.48/5,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.51

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