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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.95, 6,995.14 and 2,830.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.95, 6,995.14 and 2,830.82 is: 3,906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.95 : 6,995.14 = 2,830.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.95/6,995.14 = 2,830.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.95x = 6,995.14 × 2,830.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.95x = 19,801,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,982.21/5,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.53

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