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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.08, 7,031.36 and 2,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.08, 7,031.36 and 2,856.90 is: 3,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.08 : 7,031.36 = 2,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.08/7,031.36 = 2,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.08x = 7,031.36 × 2,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.08x = 20,087,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,878.10/5,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.60

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