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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.14, 7,031.99 and 2,827.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.14, 7,031.99 and 2,827.45 is: 3,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.14 : 7,031.99 = 2,827.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.14/7,031.99 = 2,827.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.14x = 7,031.99 × 2,827.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.14x = 19,882,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882,589.61/5,096.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.50

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