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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.04, 6,993.98 and 3,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.04, 6,993.98 and 3,079.62 is: 4,249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.04 : 6,993.98 = 3,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.04/6,993.98 = 3,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.04x = 6,993.98 × 3,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.04x = 21,538,785.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,538,785.29/5,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.09

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