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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.03, 6,988.50 and 2,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.03, 6,988.50 and 2,826.05 is: 3,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.03 : 6,988.50 = 2,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.03/6,988.50 = 2,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.03x = 6,988.50 × 2,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.03x = 19,749,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,815.48/5,064.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.02

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