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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.23, 7,005.13 and 2,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.23, 7,005.13 and 2,838.08 is: 3,916.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.23 : 7,005.13 = 2,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.23/7,005.13 = 2,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.23x = 7,005.13 × 2,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.23x = 19,881,119.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,881,119.35/5,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.51

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