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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.63, 7,567.74 and 4,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.63, 7,567.74 and 4,380.72 is: 6,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.63 : 7,567.74 = 4,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.63/7,567.74 = 4,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.63x = 7,567.74 × 4,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.63x = 33,152,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,152,149.97/5,069.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.37

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