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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.27, 7,030.22 and 2,856.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.27, 7,030.22 and 2,856.38 is: 3,941.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.27 : 7,030.22 = 2,856.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.27/7,030.22 = 2,856.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.27x = 7,030.22 × 2,856.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.27x = 20,080,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,930.37/5,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.87

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