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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.56, 7,059.56 and 2,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.56, 7,059.56 and 2,847.08 is: 3,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.56 : 7,059.56 = 2,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.56/7,059.56 = 2,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.56x = 7,059.56 × 2,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.56x = 20,099,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099,132.08/5,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.02

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