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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.94, 6,991.52 and 4,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.94, 6,991.52 and 4,395.54 is: 6,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.94 : 6,991.52 = 4,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.94/6,991.52 = 4,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.94x = 6,991.52 × 4,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.94x = 30,731,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731,483.84/5,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.70

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