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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.98, 6,993.80 and 2,829.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.98, 6,993.80 and 2,829.85 is: 3,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.98 : 6,993.80 = 2,829.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.98/6,993.80 = 2,829.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.98x = 6,993.80 × 2,829.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.98x = 19,791,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791,419.50/5,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.19

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