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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.46, 6,995.36 and 2,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.46, 6,995.36 and 2,944.44 is: 4,063.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.46 : 6,995.36 = 2,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.46/6,995.36 = 2,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.46x = 6,995.36 × 2,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.46x = 20,597,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597,417.80/5,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.04

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