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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.25, 6,995.54 and 2,831.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.25, 6,995.54 and 2,831.10 is: 3,906.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.25 : 6,995.54 = 2,831.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.25/6,995.54 = 2,831.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.25x = 6,995.54 × 2,831.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.25x = 19,805,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,059.14/5,069.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.90

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