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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.61, 6,983.55 and 2,822.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.61, 6,983.55 and 2,822.45 is: 3,894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.61 : 6,983.55 = 2,822.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.61/6,983.55 = 2,822.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.61x = 6,983.55 × 2,822.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.61x = 19,710,685.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710,685.78/5,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.92

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