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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.73, 6,993.56 and 3,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.73, 6,993.56 and 3,079.33 is: 4,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.73 : 6,993.56 = 3,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.73/6,993.56 = 3,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.73x = 6,993.56 × 3,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.73x = 21,535,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535,469.33/5,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.69

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