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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.69, 7,012.71 and 3,091.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.69, 7,012.71 and 3,091.90 is: 4,267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.69 : 7,012.71 = 3,091.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.69/7,012.71 = 3,091.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.69x = 7,012.71 × 3,091.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.69x = 21,682,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,598.05/5,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.65

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