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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.08, 6,983.16 and 2,822.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.08, 6,983.16 and 2,822.16 is: 3,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.08 : 6,983.16 = 2,822.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.08/6,983.16 = 2,822.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.08x = 6,983.16 × 2,822.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.08x = 19,707,594.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707,594.83/5,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.72

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