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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.13, 6,994.89 and 3,079.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.13, 6,994.89 and 3,079.56 is: 4,249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.13 : 6,994.89 = 3,079.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.13/6,994.89 = 3,079.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.13x = 6,994.89 × 3,079.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.13x = 21,541,183.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541,183.45/5,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.48

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