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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.76, 7,056.89 and 2,845.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.76, 7,056.89 and 2,845.05 is: 3,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.76 : 7,056.89 = 2,845.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.76/7,056.89 = 2,845.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.76x = 7,056.89 × 2,845.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.76x = 20,077,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,077,190.67/5,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.11

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