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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.25, 6,994.86 and 2,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.25, 6,994.86 and 2,944.44 is: 4,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.25 : 6,994.86 = 2,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.25/6,994.86 = 2,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.25x = 6,994.86 × 2,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.25x = 20,595,945.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595,945.58/5,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.92

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