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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.13, 7,030.41 and 2,856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.13, 7,030.41 and 2,856.41 is: 3,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.13 : 7,030.41 = 2,856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.13/7,030.41 = 2,856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.13x = 7,030.41 × 2,856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.13x = 20,081,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081,733.43/5,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.13

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