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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.10, 6,996.61 and 3,080.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.10, 6,996.61 and 3,080.98 is: 4,252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.10 : 6,996.61 = 3,080.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.10/6,996.61 = 3,080.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.10x = 6,996.61 × 3,080.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.10x = 21,556,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556,428.07/5,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.51

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