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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.07, 6,989.34 and 3,177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.07, 6,989.34 and 3,177.33 is: 4,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.07 : 6,989.34 = 3,177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.07/6,989.34 = 3,177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.07x = 6,989.34 × 3,177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.07x = 22,207,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207,407.49/5,064.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.29

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