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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.32, 6,994.79 and 3,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.32, 6,994.79 and 3,079.07 is: 4,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.32 : 6,994.79 = 3,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.32/6,994.79 = 3,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.32x = 6,994.79 × 3,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.32x = 21,537,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,448.05/5,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.43

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