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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.44, 7,033.09 and 2,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.44, 7,033.09 and 2,827.94 is: 3,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.44 : 7,033.09 = 2,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.44/7,033.09 = 2,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.44x = 7,033.09 × 2,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.44x = 19,889,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889,121.37/5,096.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.55

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