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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.32, 7,032.33 and 2,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.32, 7,032.33 and 2,858.10 is: 3,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.32 : 7,032.33 = 2,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.32/7,032.33 = 2,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.32x = 7,032.33 × 2,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.32x = 20,099,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,102.37/5,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.62

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