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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.67, 6,994.37 and 2,830.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.67, 6,994.37 and 2,830.37 is: 3,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.67 : 6,994.37 = 2,830.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.67/6,994.37 = 2,830.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.67x = 6,994.37 × 2,830.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.67x = 19,796,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,640.87/5,068.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.69

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