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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.99, 6,988.55 and 2,825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.99, 6,988.55 and 2,825.96 is: 3,899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.99 : 6,988.55 = 2,825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.99/6,988.55 = 2,825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.99x = 6,988.55 × 2,825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.99x = 19,749,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,334.39/5,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.96

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