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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.99, 6,997.95 and 2,832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.99, 6,997.95 and 2,832.84 is: 3,909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.99 : 6,997.95 = 2,832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.99/6,997.95 = 2,832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.99x = 6,997.95 × 2,832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.99x = 19,824,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,072.68/5,070.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.31

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