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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.84, 6,989.46 and 2,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.84, 6,989.46 and 2,826.72 is: 3,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.84 : 6,989.46 = 2,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.84/6,989.46 = 2,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.84x = 6,989.46 × 2,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.84x = 19,757,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757,246.37/5,064.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.86

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