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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.23, 6,991.53 and 2,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.23, 6,991.53 and 2,828.02 is: 3,902.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.23 : 6,991.53 = 2,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.23/6,991.53 = 2,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.23x = 6,991.53 × 2,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.23x = 19,772,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,186.67/5,066.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.74

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