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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.13, 7,603.70 and 3,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.13, 7,603.70 and 3,117.23 is: 4,675.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.13 : 7,603.70 = 3,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.13/7,603.70 = 3,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.13x = 7,603.70 × 3,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.13x = 23,702,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702,508.20/5,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.85

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