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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.35, 7,029.49 and 2,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.35, 7,029.49 and 2,856.09 is: 3,941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.35 : 7,029.49 = 2,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.35/7,029.49 = 2,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.35x = 7,029.49 × 2,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.35x = 20,076,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,856.09/5,094.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.00

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