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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.72, 7,019.34 and 2,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.72, 7,019.34 and 2,848.22 is: 3,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.72 : 7,019.34 = 2,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.72/7,019.34 = 2,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.72x = 7,019.34 × 2,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.72x = 19,992,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992,605.12/5,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.35

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