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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.32, 7,017.77 and 2,847.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.32, 7,017.77 and 2,847.22 is: 3,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.32 : 7,017.77 = 2,847.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.32/7,017.77 = 2,847.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.32x = 7,017.77 × 2,847.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.32x = 19,981,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981,124.67/5,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.18

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