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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.08, 6,993.36 and 2,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.08, 6,993.36 and 2,829.96 is: 3,905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.08 : 6,993.36 = 2,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.08/6,993.36 = 2,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.08x = 6,993.36 × 2,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.08x = 19,790,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,929.07/5,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.02

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