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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.13, 6,995.26 and 2,830.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.13, 6,995.26 and 2,830.94 is: 3,906.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.13 : 6,995.26 = 2,830.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.13/6,995.26 = 2,830.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.13x = 6,995.26 × 2,830.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.13x = 19,803,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,161.34/5,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.62

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