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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.57, 6,988.43 and 2,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.57, 6,988.43 and 2,825.59 is: 3,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.57 : 6,988.43 = 2,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.57/6,988.43 = 2,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.57x = 6,988.43 × 2,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.57x = 19,746,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,405.29/5,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.70

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