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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.69, 7,603.96 and 1,371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.69, 7,603.96 and 1,371.70 is: 2,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.69 : 7,603.96 = 1,371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.69/7,603.96 = 1,371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.69x = 7,603.96 × 1,371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.69x = 10,430,345.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430,345.07/5,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.39

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