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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.28, 6,963.83 and 2,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.28, 6,963.83 and 2,777.76 is: 3,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.28 : 6,963.83 = 2,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.28/6,963.83 = 2,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.28x = 6,963.83 × 2,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.28x = 19,343,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,848.42/5,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.29

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