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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.44, 6,998.78 and 3,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.44, 6,998.78 and 3,369.32 is: 4,651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.44 : 6,998.78 = 3,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.44/6,998.78 = 3,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.44x = 6,998.78 × 3,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.44x = 23,581,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581,129.43/5,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.62

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