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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.14, 7,546.32 and 2,845.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.14, 7,546.32 and 2,845.10 is: 4,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.14 : 7,546.32 = 2,845.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.14/7,546.32 = 2,845.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.14x = 7,546.32 × 2,845.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.14x = 21,469,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,997.30/5,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.03

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