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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.08, 6,994.38 and 2,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.08, 6,994.38 and 2,830.96 is: 3,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.08 : 6,994.38 = 2,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.08/6,994.38 = 2,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.08x = 6,994.38 × 2,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.08x = 19,800,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,810.00/5,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.19

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