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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.13, 6,993.88 and 2,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.13, 6,993.88 and 2,829.94 is: 3,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.13 : 6,993.88 = 2,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.13/6,993.88 = 2,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.13x = 6,993.88 × 2,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.13x = 19,792,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792,236.21/5,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.24

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