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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.49, 6,991.72 and 2,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.49, 6,991.72 and 2,828.24 is: 3,902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.49 : 6,991.72 = 2,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.49/6,991.72 = 2,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.49x = 6,991.72 × 2,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.49x = 19,774,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,262.17/5,066.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.95

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