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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.37, 6,994.38 and 2,830.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.37, 6,994.38 and 2,830.27 is: 3,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.37 : 6,994.38 = 2,830.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.37/6,994.38 = 2,830.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.37x = 6,994.38 × 2,830.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.37x = 19,795,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795,961.09/5,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.79

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