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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.86, 6,997.65 and 3,081.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.86, 6,997.65 and 3,081.74 is: 4,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.86 : 6,997.65 = 3,081.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.86/6,997.65 = 3,081.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.86x = 6,997.65 × 3,081.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.86x = 21,564,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564,902.92/5,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.55

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