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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.16, 6,996.60 and 3,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.16, 6,996.60 and 3,297.72 is: 4,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.16 : 6,996.60 = 3,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.16/6,996.60 = 3,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.16x = 6,996.60 × 3,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.16x = 23,072,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072,827.75/5,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.61

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