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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.73, 6,995.03 and 3,080.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.73, 6,995.03 and 3,080.17 is: 4,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.73 : 6,995.03 = 3,080.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.73/6,995.03 = 3,080.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.73x = 6,995.03 × 3,080.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.73x = 21,545,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545,871.77/5,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.91

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