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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.64, 7,003.56 and 3,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.64, 7,003.56 and 3,060.88 is: 4,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.64 : 7,003.56 = 3,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.64/7,003.56 = 3,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.64x = 7,003.56 × 3,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.64x = 21,437,056.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,056.73/5,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.69

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