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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.64, 6,988.35 and 2,826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.64, 6,988.35 and 2,826.29 is: 3,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.64 : 6,988.35 = 2,826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.64/6,988.35 = 2,826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.64x = 6,988.35 × 2,826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.64x = 19,751,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,068.78/5,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.57

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