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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.42, 6,996.07 and 2,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.42, 6,996.07 and 2,831.34 is: 3,907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.42 : 6,996.07 = 2,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.42/6,996.07 = 2,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.42x = 6,996.07 × 2,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.42x = 19,808,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808,282.61/5,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.41

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