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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.62, 6,991.21 and 2,828.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.62, 6,991.21 and 2,828.18 is: 3,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.62 : 6,991.21 = 2,828.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.62/6,991.21 = 2,828.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.62x = 6,991.21 × 2,828.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.62x = 19,772,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,400.30/5,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.48

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