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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.49, 7,032.74 and 2,858.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.49, 7,032.74 and 2,858.06 is: 3,943.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.49 : 7,032.74 = 2,858.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.49/7,032.74 = 2,858.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.49x = 7,032.74 × 2,858.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.49x = 20,099,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,964.87/5,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.88

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