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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.62, 6,994.82 and 3,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.62, 6,994.82 and 3,180.29 is: 4,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.62 : 6,994.82 = 3,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.62/6,994.82 = 3,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.62x = 6,994.82 × 3,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.62x = 22,245,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245,529.07/5,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.87

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