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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.73, 7,005.95 and 2,838.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.73, 7,005.95 and 2,838.73 is: 3,917.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.73 : 7,005.95 = 2,838.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.73/7,005.95 = 2,838.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.73x = 7,005.95 × 2,838.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.73x = 19,888,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,888,000.44/5,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.48

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