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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.44, 6,997.40 and 3,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.44, 6,997.40 and 3,368.32 is: 4,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.44 : 6,997.40 = 3,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.44/6,997.40 = 3,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.44x = 6,997.40 × 3,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.44x = 23,569,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,569,482.37/5,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.24

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