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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.44, 6,995.94 and 2,831.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.44, 6,995.94 and 2,831.50 is: 3,907.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.44 : 6,995.94 = 2,831.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.44/6,995.94 = 2,831.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.44x = 6,995.94 × 2,831.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.44x = 19,809,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,004.11/5,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.53

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