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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.14, 6,994.56 and 2,830.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.14, 6,994.56 and 2,830.93 is: 3,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.14 : 6,994.56 = 2,830.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.14/6,994.56 = 2,830.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.14x = 6,994.56 × 2,830.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.14x = 19,801,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,109.74/5,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.21

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