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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.64, 6,929.66 and 2,783.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.64, 6,929.66 and 2,783.38 is: 3,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.64 : 6,929.66 = 2,783.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.64/6,929.66 = 2,783.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.64x = 6,929.66 × 2,783.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.64x = 19,287,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287,877.05/5,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.95

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