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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.96, 6,939.54 and 2,821.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.96, 6,939.54 and 2,821.96 is: 3,893.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.96 : 6,939.54 = 2,821.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.96/6,939.54 = 2,821.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.96x = 6,939.54 × 2,821.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.96x = 19,583,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583,104.30/5,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.29

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