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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.06, 7,955.68 and 2,837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.06, 7,955.68 and 2,837.94 is: 4,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.06 : 7,955.68 = 2,837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.06/7,955.68 = 2,837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.06x = 7,955.68 × 2,837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.06x = 22,577,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,742.50/5,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.10

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