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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.32, 6,983.70 and 3,071.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.32, 6,983.70 and 3,071.38 is: 4,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.32 : 6,983.70 = 3,071.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.32/6,983.70 = 3,071.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.32x = 6,983.70 × 3,071.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.32x = 21,449,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,449,596.51/5,060.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.78

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