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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.86, 6,996.44 and 2,831.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.86, 6,996.44 and 2,831.93 is: 3,908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.86 : 6,996.44 = 2,831.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.86/6,996.44 = 2,831.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.86x = 6,996.44 × 2,831.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.86x = 19,813,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813,428.33/5,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.08

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