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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.67, 6,998.51 and 2,833.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.67, 6,998.51 and 2,833.37 is: 3,909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.67 : 6,998.51 = 2,833.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.67/6,998.51 = 2,833.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.67x = 6,998.51 × 2,833.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.67x = 19,829,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829,354.11/5,071.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.83

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