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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.60, 7,019.66 and 2,847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.60, 7,019.66 and 2,847.96 is: 3,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.60 : 7,019.66 = 2,847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.60/7,019.66 = 2,847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.60x = 7,019.66 × 2,847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.60x = 19,991,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991,718.01/5,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.27

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