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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.96, 6,997.94 and 2,832.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.96, 6,997.94 and 2,832.91 is: 3,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.96 : 6,997.94 = 2,832.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.96/6,997.94 = 2,832.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.96x = 6,997.94 × 2,832.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.96x = 19,824,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,552.53/5,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.43

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