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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.67, 6,995.74 and 2,831.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.67, 6,995.74 and 2,831.37 is: 3,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.67 : 6,995.74 = 2,831.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.67/6,995.74 = 2,831.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.67x = 6,995.74 × 2,831.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.67x = 19,807,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807,528.36/5,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.06

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