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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.32, 6,996.17 and 3,080.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.32, 6,996.17 and 3,080.07 is: 4,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.32 : 6,996.17 = 3,080.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.32/6,996.17 = 3,080.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.32x = 6,996.17 × 3,080.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.32x = 21,548,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,548,693.33/5,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.81

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