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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.65, 7,055.58 and 2,844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.65, 7,055.58 and 2,844.02 is: 3,924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.65 : 7,055.58 = 2,844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.65/7,055.58 = 2,844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.65x = 7,055.58 × 2,844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.65x = 20,066,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,210.63/5,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.82

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