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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.67, 7,030.44 and 2,857.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.67, 7,030.44 and 2,857.23 is: 3,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.67 : 7,030.44 = 2,857.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.67/7,030.44 = 2,857.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.67x = 7,030.44 × 2,857.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.67x = 20,087,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,584.08/5,095.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.09

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