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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.52, 7,547.70 and 4,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.52, 7,547.70 and 4,996.68 is: 7,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.52 : 7,547.70 = 4,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.52/7,547.70 = 4,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.52x = 7,547.70 × 4,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.52x = 37,713,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713,441.64/5,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.25

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