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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.28, 6,996.45 and 3,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.28, 6,996.45 and 3,252.08 is: 4,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.28 : 6,996.45 = 3,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.28/6,996.45 = 3,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.28x = 6,996.45 × 3,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.28x = 22,753,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,015.12/5,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.30

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