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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.92, 6,993.86 and 3,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.92, 6,993.86 and 3,079.36 is: 4,248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.92 : 6,993.86 = 3,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.92/6,993.86 = 3,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.92x = 6,993.86 × 3,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.92x = 21,536,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,577.76/5,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.75

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