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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.87, 7,029.51 and 2,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.87, 7,029.51 and 2,825.36 is: 3,898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.87 : 7,029.51 = 2,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.87/7,029.51 = 2,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.87x = 7,029.51 × 2,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.87x = 19,860,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,896.37/5,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.98

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