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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.86, 7,029.46 and 3,104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.86, 7,029.46 and 3,104.76 is: 4,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.86 : 7,029.46 = 3,104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.86/7,029.46 = 3,104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.86x = 7,029.46 × 3,104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.86x = 21,824,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,786.23/5,092.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.37

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