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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.76, 6,973.02 and 3,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.76, 6,973.02 and 3,401.88 is: 4,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.76 : 6,973.02 = 3,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.76/6,973.02 = 3,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.76x = 6,973.02 × 3,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.76x = 23,721,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,721,377.28/5,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.32

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