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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.93, 6,998.16 and 2,832.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.93, 6,998.16 and 2,832.81 is: 3,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.93 : 6,998.16 = 2,832.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.93/6,998.16 = 2,832.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.93x = 6,998.16 × 2,832.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.93x = 19,824,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,457.63/5,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.43

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