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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.35, 6,994.27 and 2,830.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.35, 6,994.27 and 2,830.32 is: 3,905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.35 : 6,994.27 = 2,830.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.35/6,994.27 = 2,830.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.35x = 6,994.27 × 2,830.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.35x = 19,796,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,022.27/5,068.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.81

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