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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.43, 7,604.92 and 3,219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.43, 7,604.92 and 3,219.05 is: 4,830.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.43 : 7,604.92 = 3,219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.43/7,604.92 = 3,219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.43x = 7,604.92 × 3,219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.43x = 24,480,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,617.73/5,068.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.02

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