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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.16, 6,996.83 and 2,832.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.16, 6,996.83 and 2,832.03 is: 3,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.16 : 6,996.83 = 2,832.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.16/6,996.83 = 2,832.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.16x = 6,996.83 × 2,832.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.16x = 19,815,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,815,232.46/5,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.21

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