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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.10, 6,994.25 and 2,830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.10, 6,994.25 and 2,830.55 is: 3,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.10 : 6,994.25 = 2,830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.10/6,994.25 = 2,830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.10x = 6,994.25 × 2,830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.10x = 19,797,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797,535.83/5,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.30

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