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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.54, 7,597.82 and 4,376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.54, 7,597.82 and 4,376.18 is: 6,558.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.54 : 7,597.82 = 4,376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.54/7,597.82 = 4,376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.54x = 7,597.82 × 4,376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.54x = 33,249,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249,427.93/5,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.67

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