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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071, 6,998 and 2,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071, 6,998 and 2,863 is: 3,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071 : 6,998 = 2,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071/6,998 = 2,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071x = 6,998 × 2,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071x = 20,035,274
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035,274/5,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.95

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