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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.06, 6,993.40 and 3,296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.06, 6,993.40 and 3,296.69 is: 4,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.06 : 6,993.40 = 3,296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.06/6,993.40 = 3,296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.06x = 6,993.40 × 3,296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.06x = 23,055,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,071.85/5,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.69

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