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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.44, 7,003.96 and 2,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.44, 7,003.96 and 2,837.32 is: 3,915.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.44 : 7,003.96 = 2,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.44/7,003.96 = 2,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.44x = 7,003.96 × 2,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.44x = 19,872,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,475.79/5,075.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.42

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