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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.07, 7,030.10 and 2,856.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.07, 7,030.10 and 2,856.66 is: 3,942.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.07 : 7,030.10 = 2,856.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.07/7,030.10 = 2,856.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.07x = 7,030.10 × 2,856.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.07x = 20,082,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,612.61/5,094.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.35

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