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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.08, 6,982.55 and 2,822.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.08, 6,982.55 and 2,822.09 is: 3,894.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.08 : 6,982.55 = 2,822.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.08/6,982.55 = 2,822.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.08x = 6,982.55 × 2,822.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.08x = 19,705,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,705,346.09/5,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.27

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