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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,085.94, 7,018.34 and 2,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,085.94, 7,018.34 and 2,847.80 is: 3,929.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,085.94 : 7,018.34 = 2,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,085.94/7,018.34 = 2,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,085.94x = 7,018.34 × 2,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,085.94x = 19,986,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,986,828.65/5,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.82

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