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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.16, 6,996.62 and 2,832.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.16, 6,996.62 and 2,832.72 is: 3,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.16 : 6,996.62 = 2,832.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.16/6,996.62 = 2,832.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.16x = 6,996.62 × 2,832.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.16x = 19,819,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819,465.41/5,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.27

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