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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,066.73, 6,992.33 and 2,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,066.73, 6,992.33 and 2,828.56 is: 3,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,066.73 : 6,992.33 = 2,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,066.73/6,992.33 = 2,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,066.73x = 6,992.33 × 2,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,066.73x = 19,778,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778,224.94/5,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.55

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