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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.05, 7,030.07 and 2,856.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.05, 7,030.07 and 2,856.64 is: 3,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.05 : 7,030.07 = 2,856.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.05/7,030.07 = 2,856.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.05x = 7,030.07 × 2,856.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.05x = 20,082,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,379.16/5,094.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.32

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