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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.43, 6,929.28 and 2,783.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.43, 6,929.28 and 2,783.22 is: 3,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.43 : 6,929.28 = 2,783.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.43/6,929.28 = 2,783.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.43x = 6,929.28 × 2,783.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.43x = 19,285,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285,710.68/5,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.68

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