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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.76, 6,993.12 and 3,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.76, 6,993.12 and 3,297.34 is: 4,552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.76 : 6,993.12 = 3,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.76/6,993.12 = 3,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.76x = 6,993.12 × 3,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.76x = 23,058,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058,694.30/5,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.77

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