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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.36, 7,001.89 and 2,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.36, 7,001.89 and 2,835.70 is: 3,913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.36 : 7,001.89 = 2,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.36/7,001.89 = 2,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.36x = 7,001.89 × 2,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.36x = 19,855,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,855,245.51/5,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.63

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