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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.08, 6,993.96 and 3,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.08, 6,993.96 and 3,300.40 is: 4,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.08 : 6,993.96 = 3,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.08/6,993.96 = 3,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.08x = 6,993.96 × 3,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.08x = 23,082,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,865.58/5,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.97

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