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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.09, 6,997.41 and 2,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.09, 6,997.41 and 2,832.69 is: 3,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.09 : 6,997.41 = 2,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.09/6,997.41 = 2,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.09x = 6,997.41 × 2,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.09x = 19,821,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821,444.18/5,071.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.72

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