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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.73, 7,098.35 and 2,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.73, 7,098.35 and 2,785.88 is: 3,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.73 : 7,098.35 = 2,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.73/7,098.35 = 2,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.73x = 7,098.35 × 2,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.73x = 19,775,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775,101.88/5,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.51

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