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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.98, 6,995.68 and 3,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.98, 6,995.68 and 3,181.16 is: 4,392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.98 : 6,995.68 = 3,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.98/6,995.68 = 3,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.98x = 6,995.68 × 3,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.98x = 22,254,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254,377.39/5,066.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.04

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