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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,061.63, 6,983.77 and 2,823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,061.63, 6,983.77 and 2,823.52 is: 3,895.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,061.63 : 6,983.77 = 2,823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,061.63/6,983.77 = 2,823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,061.63x = 6,983.77 × 2,823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,061.63x = 19,718,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,814.27/5,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.74

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