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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.63, 6,994.38 and 2,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.63, 6,994.38 and 2,830.40 is: 3,905.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.63 : 6,994.38 = 2,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.63/6,994.38 = 2,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.63x = 6,994.38 × 2,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.63x = 19,796,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,893.15/5,068.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.77

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