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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.68, 7,060.94 and 2,848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.68, 7,060.94 and 2,848.01 is: 3,930.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.68 : 7,060.94 = 2,848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.68/7,060.94 = 2,848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.68x = 7,060.94 × 2,848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.68x = 20,109,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,109,578.18/5,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.20

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