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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.82, 6,987.92 and 2,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.82, 6,987.92 and 2,825.56 is: 3,899.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.82 : 6,987.92 = 2,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.82/6,987.92 = 2,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.82x = 6,987.92 × 2,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.82x = 19,744,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,744,787.24/5,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.19

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