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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.08, 6,999.04 and 3,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.08, 6,999.04 and 3,304.32 is: 4,561.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.08 : 6,999.04 = 3,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.08/6,999.04 = 3,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.08x = 6,999.04 × 3,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.08x = 23,127,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,067.85/5,070.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.48

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