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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.52, 6,996.99 and 2,832.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.52, 6,996.99 and 2,832.34 is: 3,908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.52 : 6,996.99 = 2,832.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.52/6,996.99 = 2,832.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.52x = 6,996.99 × 2,832.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.52x = 19,817,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,854.66/5,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.45

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