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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.72, 7,604.57 and 1,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.72, 7,604.57 and 1,372.05 is: 2,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.72 : 7,604.57 = 1,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.72/7,604.57 = 1,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.72x = 7,604.57 × 1,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.72x = 10,433,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,433,853.70/5,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.07

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