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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.83, 6,997.89 and 3,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.83, 6,997.89 and 3,864.36 is: 5,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.83 : 6,997.89 = 3,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.83/6,997.89 = 3,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.83x = 6,997.89 × 3,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.83x = 27,042,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042,366.20/5,068.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.03

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