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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.22, 6,993.91 and 2,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.22, 6,993.91 and 2,829.66 is: 3,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.22 : 6,993.91 = 2,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.22/6,993.91 = 2,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.22x = 6,993.91 × 2,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.22x = 19,790,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,364.68/5,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.80

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