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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.65, 6,994.67 and 2,830.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.65, 6,994.67 and 2,830.57 is: 3,906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.65 : 6,994.67 = 2,830.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.65/6,994.67 = 2,830.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.65x = 6,994.67 × 2,830.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.65x = 19,798,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,903.06/5,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.15

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