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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.92, 7,010.08 and 3,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.92, 7,010.08 and 3,307.44 is: 4,565.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.92 : 7,010.08 = 3,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.92/7,010.08 = 3,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.92x = 7,010.08 × 3,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.92x = 23,185,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,185,419.00/5,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.03

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