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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.39, 6,992.78 and 3,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.39, 6,992.78 and 3,301.35 is: 4,553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.39 : 6,992.78 = 3,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.39/6,992.78 = 3,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.39x = 6,992.78 × 3,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.39x = 23,085,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085,597.75/5,070.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.02

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