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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.64, 7,006.32 and 3,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.64, 7,006.32 and 3,307.68 is: 4,565.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.64 : 7,006.32 = 3,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.64/7,006.32 = 3,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.64x = 7,006.32 × 3,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.64x = 23,174,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,174,664.54/5,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.86

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