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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.28, 7,050.66 and 2,840.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.28, 7,050.66 and 2,840.56 is: 3,919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.28 : 7,050.66 = 2,840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.28/7,050.66 = 2,840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.28x = 7,050.66 × 2,840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.28x = 20,027,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027,822.77/5,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.89

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