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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.64, 7,033.69 and 2,828.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.64, 7,033.69 and 2,828.07 is: 3,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.64 : 7,033.69 = 2,828.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.64/7,033.69 = 2,828.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.64x = 7,033.69 × 2,828.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.64x = 19,891,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,891,760.61/5,096.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.92

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