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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.52, 6,989.26 and 2,826.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.52, 6,989.26 and 2,826.41 is: 3,900.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.52 : 6,989.26 = 2,826.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.52/6,989.26 = 2,826.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.52x = 6,989.26 × 2,826.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.52x = 19,754,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,472.34/5,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.56

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