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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.35, 6,990.68 and 3,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.35, 6,990.68 and 3,177.52 is: 4,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.35 : 6,990.68 = 3,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.35/6,990.68 = 3,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.35x = 6,990.68 × 3,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.35x = 22,213,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,009.63/5,063.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.02

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