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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.64, 6,979.93 and 3,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.64, 6,979.93 and 3,070.09 is: 4,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.64 : 6,979.93 = 3,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.64/6,979.93 = 3,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.64x = 6,979.93 × 3,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.64x = 21,429,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,429,013.29/5,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.12

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