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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.62, 6,988.32 and 3,383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.62, 6,988.32 and 3,383.33 is: 4,668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.62 : 6,988.32 = 3,383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.62/6,988.32 = 3,383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.62x = 6,988.32 × 3,383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.62x = 23,643,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643,757.76/5,064.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.42

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