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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.68, 7,017.42 and 2,847.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.68, 7,017.42 and 2,847.65 is: 3,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.68 : 7,017.42 = 2,847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.68/7,017.42 = 2,847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.68x = 7,017.42 × 2,847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.68x = 19,983,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,983,120.98/5,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.30

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