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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.04, 7,018.89 and 2,847.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.04, 7,018.89 and 2,847.91 is: 3,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.04 : 7,018.89 = 2,847.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.04/7,018.89 = 2,847.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.04x = 7,018.89 × 2,847.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.04x = 19,989,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989,131.93/5,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.20

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