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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.65, 6,993.47 and 3,179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.65, 6,993.47 and 3,179.31 is: 4,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.65 : 6,993.47 = 3,179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.65/6,993.47 = 3,179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.65x = 6,993.47 × 3,179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.65x = 22,234,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,358.24/5,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.51

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