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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.67, 6,997.12 and 2,832.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.67, 6,997.12 and 2,832.37 is: 3,908.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.67 : 6,997.12 = 2,832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.67/6,997.12 = 2,832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.67x = 6,997.12 × 2,832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.67x = 19,818,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,432.77/5,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.44

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