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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.55, 7,018.06 and 2,847.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.55, 7,018.06 and 2,847.95 is: 3,930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.55 : 7,018.06 = 2,847.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.55/7,018.06 = 2,847.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.55x = 7,018.06 × 2,847.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.55x = 19,987,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987,085.15/5,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.17

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