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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,084.73, 7,016.90 and 2,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,084.73, 7,016.90 and 2,846.60 is: 3,928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,084.73 : 7,016.90 = 2,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,084.73/7,016.90 = 2,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,084.73x = 7,016.90 × 2,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,084.73x = 19,974,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974,258.22/5,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.28

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