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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.52, 7,005.42 and 2,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.52, 7,005.42 and 2,838.35 is: 3,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.52 : 7,005.42 = 2,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.52/7,005.42 = 2,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.52x = 7,005.42 × 2,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.52x = 19,883,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883,851.37/5,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.83

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