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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.31, 6,994.28 and 2,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.31, 6,994.28 and 2,829.80 is: 3,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.31 : 6,994.28 = 2,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.31/6,994.28 = 2,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.31x = 6,994.28 × 2,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.31x = 19,792,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792,438.10/5,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.14

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