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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.28, 6,997.73 and 3,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.28, 6,997.73 and 3,080.47 is: 4,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.28 : 6,997.73 = 3,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.28/6,997.73 = 3,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.28x = 6,997.73 × 3,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.28x = 21,556,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556,305.03/5,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.34

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