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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.66, 6,995.05 and 2,830.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.66, 6,995.05 and 2,830.53 is: 3,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.66 : 6,995.05 = 2,830.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.66/6,995.05 = 2,830.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.66x = 6,995.05 × 2,830.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.66x = 19,799,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,799,698.88/5,068.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.30

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