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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.62, 6,996.20 and 3,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.62, 6,996.20 and 3,181.29 is: 4,390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.62 : 6,996.20 = 3,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.62/6,996.20 = 3,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.62x = 6,996.20 × 3,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.62x = 22,256,941.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,941.10/5,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.26

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