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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.37, 6,991.47 and 2,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.37, 6,991.47 and 2,828.34 is: 3,903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.37 : 6,991.47 = 2,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.37/6,991.47 = 2,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.37x = 6,991.47 × 2,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.37x = 19,774,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,254.26/5,066.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.04

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