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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.08, 6,983.93 and 2,823.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.08, 6,983.93 and 2,823.09 is: 3,895.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.08 : 6,983.93 = 2,823.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.08/6,983.93 = 2,823.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.08x = 6,983.93 × 2,823.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.08x = 19,716,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,262.94/5,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.66

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