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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.89, 6,988.45 and 2,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.89, 6,988.45 and 2,825.79 is: 3,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.89 : 6,988.45 = 2,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.89/6,988.45 = 2,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.89x = 6,988.45 × 2,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.89x = 19,747,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,872.10/5,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.74

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