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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.66, 7,033.06 and 2,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.66, 7,033.06 and 2,858.52 is: 3,944.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.66 : 7,033.06 = 2,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.66/7,033.06 = 2,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.66x = 7,033.06 × 2,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.66x = 20,104,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,104,142.67/5,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.57

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