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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,065.73, 6,990.95 and 2,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,065.73, 6,990.95 and 2,827.56 is: 3,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,065.73 : 6,990.95 = 2,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,065.73/6,990.95 = 2,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,065.73x = 6,990.95 × 2,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,065.73x = 19,767,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767,337.65/5,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.17

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