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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.86, 6,989.89 and 2,826.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.86, 6,989.89 and 2,826.83 is: 3,901.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.86 : 6,989.89 = 2,826.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.86/6,989.89 = 2,826.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.86x = 6,989.89 × 2,826.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.86x = 19,759,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,230.75/5,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.24

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