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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.95, 6,996.52 and 2,831.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.95, 6,996.52 and 2,831.82 is: 3,907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.95 : 6,996.52 = 2,831.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.95/6,996.52 = 2,831.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.95x = 6,996.52 × 2,831.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.95x = 19,812,885.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,885.27/5,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.91

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