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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.66, 6,971.44 and 2,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.66, 6,971.44 and 2,783.08 is: 3,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.66 : 6,971.44 = 2,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.66/6,971.44 = 2,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.66x = 6,971.44 × 2,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.66x = 19,402,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402,075.24/5,051.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.73

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