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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.35, 6,985.98 and 2,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.35, 6,985.98 and 2,824.20 is: 3,897.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.35 : 6,985.98 = 2,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.35/6,985.98 = 2,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.35x = 6,985.98 × 2,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.35x = 19,729,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,729,804.72/5,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.36

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