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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.66, 6,996.14 and 2,946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.66, 6,996.14 and 2,946.44 is: 4,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.66 : 6,996.14 = 2,946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.66/6,996.14 = 2,946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.66x = 6,996.14 × 2,946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.66x = 20,613,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,613,720.55/5,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.10

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