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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.02, 6,995.26 and 2,830.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.02, 6,995.26 and 2,830.98 is: 3,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.02 : 6,995.26 = 2,830.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.02/6,995.26 = 2,830.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.02x = 6,995.26 × 2,830.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.02x = 19,803,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,430.74/5,069.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.76

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