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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.67, 6,996.95 and 2,832.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.67, 6,996.95 and 2,832.47 is: 3,908.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.67 : 6,996.95 = 2,832.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.67/6,996.95 = 2,832.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.67x = 6,996.95 × 2,832.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.67x = 19,818,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,638.68/5,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.49

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