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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.41, 6,995.97 and 3,255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.41, 6,995.97 and 3,255.61 is: 4,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.41 : 6,995.97 = 3,255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.41/6,995.97 = 3,255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.41x = 6,995.97 × 3,255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.41x = 22,776,132.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,776,132.40/5,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.20

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