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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.48, 7,001.28 and 3,306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.48, 7,001.28 and 3,306.72 is: 4,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.48 : 7,001.28 = 3,306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.48/7,001.28 = 3,306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.48x = 7,001.28 × 3,306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.48x = 23,151,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,272.60/5,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.50

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