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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.74, 7,001.88 and 2,835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.74, 7,001.88 and 2,835.56 is: 3,913.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.74 : 7,001.88 = 2,835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.74/7,001.88 = 2,835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.74x = 7,001.88 × 2,835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.74x = 19,854,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,854,250.85/5,073.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.14

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