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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.32, 7,017.91 and 2,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.32, 7,017.91 and 2,847.29 is: 3,929.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.32 : 7,017.91 = 2,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.32/7,017.91 = 2,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.32x = 7,017.91 × 2,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.32x = 19,981,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981,982.76/5,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.35

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