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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.76, 7,604.64 and 1,371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.76, 7,604.64 and 1,371.99 is: 2,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.76 : 7,604.64 = 1,371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.76/7,604.64 = 1,371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.76x = 7,604.64 × 1,371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.76x = 10,433,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,433,490.03/5,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.99

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