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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.16, 7,604.12 and 1,371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.16, 7,604.12 and 1,371.52 is: 2,057.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.16 : 7,604.12 = 1,371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.16/7,604.12 = 1,371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.16x = 7,604.12 × 1,371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.16x = 10,429,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,429,202.66/5,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.38

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