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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,079.93, 7,011.62 and 3,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,079.93, 7,011.62 and 3,091.89 is: 4,267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,079.93 : 7,011.62 = 3,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,079.93/7,011.62 = 3,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,079.93x = 7,011.62 × 3,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,079.93x = 21,679,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679,142.30/5,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.61

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