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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.31, 6,994.38 and 3,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.31, 6,994.38 and 3,079.95 is: 4,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.31 : 6,994.38 = 3,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.31/6,994.38 = 3,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.31x = 6,994.38 × 3,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.31x = 21,542,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542,340.68/5,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.56

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