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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.65, 7,046.93 and 2,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.65, 7,046.93 and 2,837.88 is: 3,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.65 : 7,046.93 = 2,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.65/7,046.93 = 2,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.65x = 7,046.93 × 2,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.65x = 19,998,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998,348.80/5,106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.14

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