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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.27, 6,995.24 and 2,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.27, 6,995.24 and 2,831.34 is: 3,907.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.27 : 6,995.24 = 2,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.27/6,995.24 = 2,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.27x = 6,995.24 × 2,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.27x = 19,805,888.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,888.66/5,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.05

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