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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.16, 7,046.87 and 2,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.16, 7,046.87 and 2,837.62 is: 3,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.16 : 7,046.87 = 2,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.16/7,046.87 = 2,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.16x = 7,046.87 × 2,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.16x = 19,996,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,996,339.25/5,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.12

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