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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.03, 6,977.04 and 2,817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.03, 6,977.04 and 2,817.83 is: 3,888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.03 : 6,977.04 = 2,817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.03/6,977.04 = 2,817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.03x = 6,977.04 × 2,817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.03x = 19,660,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660,098.53/5,056.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.45

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