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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.79, 6,996.98 and 3,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.79, 6,996.98 and 3,181.88 is: 4,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.79 : 6,996.98 = 3,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.79/6,996.98 = 3,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.79x = 6,996.98 × 3,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.79x = 22,263,576.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,263,576.17/5,069.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.42

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