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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.03, 7,060.04 and 2,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.03, 7,060.04 and 2,847.35 is: 3,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.03 : 7,060.04 = 2,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.03/7,060.04 = 2,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.03x = 7,060.04 × 2,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.03x = 20,102,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102,435.00/5,116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.31

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