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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.83, 6,993.48 and 2,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.83, 6,993.48 and 2,829.91 is: 3,905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.83 : 6,993.48 = 2,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.83/6,993.48 = 2,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.83x = 6,993.48 × 2,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.83x = 19,790,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,918.99/5,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.21

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