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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,072.53, 6,999.96 and 2,834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,072.53, 6,999.96 and 2,834.42 is: 3,911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,072.53 : 6,999.96 = 2,834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,072.53/6,999.96 = 2,834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,072.53x = 6,999.96 × 2,834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,072.53x = 19,840,825.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840,825.68/5,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.43

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