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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.22, 6,995.39 and 2,831.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.22, 6,995.39 and 2,831.31 is: 3,907.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.22 : 6,995.39 = 2,831.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.22/6,995.39 = 2,831.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.22x = 6,995.39 × 2,831.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.22x = 19,806,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,103.50/5,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.13

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