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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.48, 6,992.88 and 2,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.48, 6,992.88 and 2,829.30 is: 3,904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.48 : 6,992.88 = 2,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.48/6,992.88 = 2,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.48x = 6,992.88 × 2,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.48x = 19,784,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784,955.38/5,067.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.30

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