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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.94, 6,997.20 and 2,832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.94, 6,997.20 and 2,832.51 is: 3,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.94 : 6,997.20 = 2,832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.94/6,997.20 = 2,832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.94x = 6,997.20 × 2,832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.94x = 19,819,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819,627.30/5,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.48

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