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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.01, 6,996.66 and 2,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.01, 6,996.66 and 2,801.47 is: 3,866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.01 : 6,996.66 = 2,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.01/6,996.66 = 2,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.01x = 6,996.66 × 2,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.01x = 19,600,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600,933.09/5,070.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.05

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