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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.93, 6,988.22 and 2,825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.93, 6,988.22 and 2,825.73 is: 3,899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.93 : 6,988.22 = 2,825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.93/6,988.22 = 2,825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.93x = 6,988.22 × 2,825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.93x = 19,746,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746,808.77/5,063.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.51

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