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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.44, 7,607.92 and 3,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.44, 7,607.92 and 3,221.06 is: 4,833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.44 : 7,607.92 = 3,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.44/7,607.92 = 3,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.44x = 7,607.92 × 3,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.44x = 24,505,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505,566.80/5,070.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.03

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