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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.36, 7,036.40 and 2,861.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.36, 7,036.40 and 2,861.08 is: 3,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.36 : 7,036.40 = 2,861.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.36/7,036.40 = 2,861.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.36x = 7,036.40 × 2,861.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.36x = 20,131,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,703.31/5,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.89

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