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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.44, 6,993.90 and 3,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.44, 6,993.90 and 3,746.32 is: 5,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.44 : 6,993.90 = 3,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.44/6,993.90 = 3,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.44x = 6,993.90 × 3,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.44x = 26,201,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201,387.45/5,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.50

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