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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.02, 7,547.62 and 2,845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.02, 7,547.62 and 2,845.97 is: 4,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.02 : 7,547.62 = 2,845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.02/7,547.62 = 2,845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.02x = 7,547.62 × 2,845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.02x = 21,480,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480,300.09/5,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.33

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