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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.90, 6,997.83 and 2,832.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.90, 6,997.83 and 2,832.79 is: 3,909.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.90 : 6,997.83 = 2,832.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.90/6,997.83 = 2,832.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.90x = 6,997.83 × 2,832.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.90x = 19,823,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,333.69/5,070.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.23

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