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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.22, 6,986.88 and 2,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.22, 6,986.88 and 2,824.70 is: 3,897.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.22 : 6,986.88 = 2,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.22/6,986.88 = 2,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.22x = 6,986.88 × 2,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.22x = 19,735,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735,805.00/5,063.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.88

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