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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.28, 6,996.12 and 3,079.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.28, 6,996.12 and 3,079.99 is: 4,250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.28 : 6,996.12 = 3,079.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.28/6,996.12 = 3,079.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.28x = 6,996.12 × 3,079.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.28x = 21,547,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547,944.66/5,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.69

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