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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.56, 6,994.54 and 2,830.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.56, 6,994.54 and 2,830.60 is: 3,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.56 : 6,994.54 = 2,830.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.56/6,994.54 = 2,830.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.56x = 6,994.54 × 2,830.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.56x = 19,798,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,744.92/5,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.19

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