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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.73, 6,929.82 and 2,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.73, 6,929.82 and 2,783.52 is: 3,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.73 : 6,929.82 = 2,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.73/6,929.82 = 2,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.73x = 6,929.82 × 2,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.73x = 19,289,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,292.57/5,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.16

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