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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.36, 7,030.67 and 2,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.36, 7,030.67 and 2,826.27 is: 3,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.36 : 7,030.67 = 2,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.36/7,030.67 = 2,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.36x = 7,030.67 × 2,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.36x = 19,870,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,870,557.57/5,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.50

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