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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,095.99, 7,032.34 and 2,827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,095.99, 7,032.34 and 2,827.33 is: 3,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,095.99 : 7,032.34 = 2,827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,095.99/7,032.34 = 2,827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,095.99x = 7,032.34 × 2,827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,095.99x = 19,882,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882,745.85/5,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.65

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