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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.71, 6,975.56 and 2,816.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.71, 6,975.56 and 2,816.63 is: 3,886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.71 : 6,975.56 = 2,816.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.71/6,975.56 = 2,816.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.71x = 6,975.56 × 2,816.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.71x = 19,647,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647,557.48/5,054.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.98

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