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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.63, 6,986.97 and 2,825.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.63, 6,986.97 and 2,825.43 is: 3,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.63 : 6,986.97 = 2,825.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.63/6,986.97 = 2,825.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.63x = 6,986.97 × 2,825.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.63x = 19,741,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,194.65/5,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.63

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