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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.76, 6,994.73 and 2,830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.76, 6,994.73 and 2,830.62 is: 3,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.76 : 6,994.73 = 2,830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.76/6,994.73 = 2,830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.76x = 6,994.73 × 2,830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.76x = 19,799,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,799,408.48/5,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.17

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