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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.94, 7,037.96 and 2,861.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.94, 7,037.96 and 2,861.87 is: 3,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.94 : 7,037.96 = 2,861.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.94/7,037.96 = 2,861.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.94x = 7,037.96 × 2,861.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.94x = 20,141,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,677.09/5,099.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.39

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