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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.24, 6,995.67 and 2,831.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.24, 6,995.67 and 2,831.04 is: 3,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.24 : 6,995.67 = 2,831.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.24/6,995.67 = 2,831.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.24x = 6,995.67 × 2,831.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.24x = 19,805,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,021.60/5,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.90

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