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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.16, 6,991.44 and 3,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.16, 6,991.44 and 3,206.24 is: 4,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.16 : 6,991.44 = 3,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.16/6,991.44 = 3,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.16x = 6,991.44 × 3,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.16x = 22,416,234.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,234.59/5,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.95

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