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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.64, 7,030.12 and 2,856.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.64, 7,030.12 and 2,856.61 is: 3,941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.64 : 7,030.12 = 2,856.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.64/7,030.12 = 2,856.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.64x = 7,030.12 × 2,856.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.64x = 20,082,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,296.81/5,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.85

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