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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.38, 6,991.46 and 2,828.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.38, 6,991.46 and 2,828.19 is: 3,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.38 : 6,991.46 = 2,828.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.38/6,991.46 = 2,828.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.38x = 6,991.46 × 2,828.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.38x = 19,773,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773,177.26/5,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.83

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