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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.54, 6,995.95 and 2,831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.54, 6,995.95 and 2,831.42 is: 3,907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.54 : 6,995.95 = 2,831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.54/6,995.95 = 2,831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.54x = 6,995.95 × 2,831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.54x = 19,808,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808,423.61/5,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.34

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