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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.59, 6,993.21 and 2,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.59, 6,993.21 and 2,829.50 is: 3,904.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.59 : 6,993.21 = 2,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.59/6,993.21 = 2,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.59x = 6,993.21 × 2,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.59x = 19,787,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,787,294.57/5,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.68

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