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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.91, 6,993.90 and 3,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.91, 6,993.90 and 3,254.11 is: 4,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.91 : 6,993.90 = 3,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.91/6,993.90 = 3,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.91x = 6,993.90 × 3,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.91x = 22,758,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758,902.44/5,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.13

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