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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.21, 6,989.99 and 3,297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.21, 6,989.99 and 3,297.53 is: 4,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.21 : 6,989.99 = 3,297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.21/6,989.99 = 3,297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.21x = 6,989.99 × 3,297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.21x = 23,049,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049,701.72/5,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.00

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