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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.71, 6,989.30 and 3,297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.71, 6,989.30 and 3,297.03 is: 4,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.71 : 6,989.30 = 3,297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.71/6,989.30 = 3,297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.71x = 6,989.30 × 3,297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.71x = 23,043,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,043,931.78/5,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.31

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