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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.77, 7,033.14 and 2,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.77, 7,033.14 and 2,858.14 is: 3,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.77 : 7,033.14 = 2,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.77/7,033.14 = 2,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.77x = 7,033.14 × 2,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.77x = 20,101,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,101,698.76/5,096.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.01

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