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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.44, 6,995.77 and 2,831.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.44, 6,995.77 and 2,831.53 is: 3,907.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.44 : 6,995.77 = 2,831.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.44/6,995.77 = 2,831.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.44x = 6,995.77 × 2,831.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.44x = 19,808,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808,740.85/5,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.48

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