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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.93, 6,994.63 and 3,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.93, 6,994.63 and 3,181.58 is: 4,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.93 : 6,994.63 = 3,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.93/6,994.63 = 3,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.93x = 6,994.63 × 3,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.93x = 22,253,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253,961.20/5,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.41

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