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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.62, 7,060.23 and 3,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.62, 7,060.23 and 3,350.70 is: 4,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.62 : 7,060.23 = 3,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.62/7,060.23 = 3,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.62x = 7,060.23 × 3,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.62x = 23,656,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,712.66/5,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.50

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