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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.96, 6,996.38 and 4,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.96, 6,996.38 and 4,008.92 is: 5,531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.96 : 6,996.38 = 4,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.96/6,996.38 = 4,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.96x = 6,996.38 × 4,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.96x = 28,047,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,047,872.68/5,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.08

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