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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.31, 6,988.72 and 2,826.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.31, 6,988.72 and 2,826.06 is: 3,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.31 : 6,988.72 = 2,826.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.31/6,988.72 = 2,826.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.31x = 6,988.72 × 2,826.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.31x = 19,750,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750,542.04/5,064.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.95

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