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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.22, 6,988.63 and 2,826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.22, 6,988.63 and 2,826.29 is: 3,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.22 : 6,988.63 = 2,826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.22/6,988.63 = 2,826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.22x = 6,988.63 × 2,826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.22x = 19,751,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,751,910.79/5,064.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.29

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