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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.66, 6,998.90 and 2,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.66, 6,998.90 and 2,833.54 is: 3,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.66 : 6,998.90 = 2,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.66/6,998.90 = 2,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.66x = 6,998.90 × 2,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.66x = 19,831,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831,663.11/5,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.29

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