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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.79, 6,997.97 and 2,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.79, 6,997.97 and 2,832.72 is: 3,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.79 : 6,997.97 = 2,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.79/6,997.97 = 2,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.79x = 6,997.97 × 2,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.79x = 19,823,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,289.58/5,070.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.31

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