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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,065.47, 6,986.66 and 3,362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,065.47, 6,986.66 and 3,362.04 is: 4,637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,065.47 : 6,986.66 = 3,362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,065.47/6,986.66 = 3,362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,065.47x = 6,986.66 × 3,362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,065.47x = 23,489,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489,413.58/5,065.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.16

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