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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.03, 7,029.93 and 2,856.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.03, 7,029.93 and 2,856.21 is: 3,941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.03 : 7,029.93 = 2,856.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.03/7,029.93 = 2,856.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.03x = 7,029.93 × 2,856.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.03x = 20,078,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,956.37/5,094.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.66

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