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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.74, 7,084.41 and 2,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.74, 7,084.41 and 2,895.59 is: 3,995.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.74 : 7,084.41 = 2,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.74/7,084.41 = 2,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.74x = 7,084.41 × 2,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.74x = 20,513,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,513,546.75/5,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.83

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