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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.98, 6,995.06 and 3,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.98, 6,995.06 and 3,079.86 is: 4,250.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.98 : 6,995.06 = 3,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.98/6,995.06 = 3,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.98x = 6,995.06 × 3,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.98x = 21,543,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543,775.41/5,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.96

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