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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.63, 6,981.01 and 2,821.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.63, 6,981.01 and 2,821.52 is: 3,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.63 : 6,981.01 = 2,821.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.63/6,981.01 = 2,821.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.63x = 6,981.01 × 2,821.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.63x = 19,697,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697,067.85/5,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.99

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