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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.16, 7,045.49 and 2,836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.16, 7,045.49 and 2,836.62 is: 3,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.16 : 7,045.49 = 2,836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.16/7,045.49 = 2,836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.16x = 7,045.49 × 2,836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.16x = 19,985,363.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,363.66/5,105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.74

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