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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.02, 6,994.71 and 3,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.02, 6,994.71 and 3,079.82 is: 4,248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.02 : 6,994.71 = 3,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.02/6,994.71 = 3,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.02x = 6,994.71 × 3,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.02x = 21,542,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542,447.75/5,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.99

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