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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.36, 6,998.90 and 3,305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.36, 6,998.90 and 3,305.99 is: 4,564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.36 : 6,998.90 = 3,305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.36/6,998.90 = 3,305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.36x = 6,998.90 × 3,305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.36x = 23,138,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,138,241.89/5,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.34

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