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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.24, 6,996.72 and 2,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.24, 6,996.72 and 2,832.08 is: 3,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.24 : 6,996.72 = 2,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.24/6,996.72 = 2,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.24x = 6,996.72 × 2,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.24x = 19,815,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,815,270.78/5,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.15

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