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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.58, 6,996.45 and 2,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.58, 6,996.45 and 2,832.46 is: 3,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.58 : 6,996.45 = 2,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.58/6,996.45 = 2,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.58x = 6,996.45 × 2,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.58x = 19,817,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,164.77/5,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.26

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