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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.86, 6,994.96 and 2,830.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.86, 6,994.96 and 2,830.83 is: 3,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.86 : 6,994.96 = 2,830.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.86/6,994.96 = 2,830.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.86x = 6,994.96 × 2,830.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.86x = 19,801,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,542.62/5,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.51

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