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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.79, 6,997.47 and 3,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.79, 6,997.47 and 3,183.35 is: 4,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.79 : 6,997.47 = 3,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.79/6,997.47 = 3,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.79x = 6,997.47 × 3,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.79x = 22,275,396.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,396.12/5,070.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.89

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