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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.28, 6,994.05 and 2,830.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.28, 6,994.05 and 2,830.11 is: 3,905.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.28 : 6,994.05 = 2,830.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.28/6,994.05 = 2,830.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.28x = 6,994.05 × 2,830.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.28x = 19,793,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793,930.85/5,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.46

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