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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.41, 6,963.72 and 2,808.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.41, 6,963.72 and 2,808.23 is: 3,875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.41 : 6,963.72 = 2,808.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.41/6,963.72 = 2,808.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.41x = 6,963.72 × 2,808.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.41x = 19,555,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555,692.60/5,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.17

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