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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.74, 6,996.62 and 2,831.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.74, 6,996.62 and 2,831.71 is: 3,907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.74 : 6,996.62 = 2,831.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.74/6,996.62 = 2,831.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.74x = 6,996.62 × 2,831.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.74x = 19,812,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,398.82/5,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.97

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