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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,096.95, 7,034.07 and 2,859.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,096.95, 7,034.07 and 2,859.54 is: 3,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,096.95 : 7,034.07 = 2,859.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,096.95/7,034.07 = 2,859.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,096.95x = 7,034.07 × 2,859.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,096.95x = 20,114,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114,204.53/5,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.32

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