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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.22, 6,994.15 and 2,830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.22, 6,994.15 and 2,830.10 is: 3,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.22 : 6,994.15 = 2,830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.22/6,994.15 = 2,830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.22x = 6,994.15 × 2,830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.22x = 19,794,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,794,101.87/5,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.54

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