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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.73, 6,988.08 and 2,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.73, 6,988.08 and 2,825.52 is: 3,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.73 : 6,988.08 = 2,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.73/6,988.08 = 2,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.73x = 6,988.08 × 2,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.73x = 19,744,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,744,959.80/5,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.29

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