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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.78, 6,995.76 and 3,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.78, 6,995.76 and 3,251.58 is: 4,488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.78 : 6,995.76 = 3,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.78/6,995.76 = 3,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.78x = 6,995.76 × 3,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.78x = 22,747,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,747,273.30/5,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.61

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