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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.37, 7,016.49 and 2,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.37, 7,016.49 and 2,846.44 is: 3,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.37 : 7,016.49 = 2,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.37/7,016.49 = 2,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.37x = 7,016.49 × 2,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.37x = 19,972,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972,026.57/5,084.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.12

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