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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.23, 7,003.96 and 2,837.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.23, 7,003.96 and 2,837.11 is: 3,915.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.23 : 7,003.96 = 2,837.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.23/7,003.96 = 2,837.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.23x = 7,003.96 × 2,837.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.23x = 19,871,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,004.96/5,075.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.29

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