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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.31, 6,924.06 and 2,893.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.31, 6,924.06 and 2,893.27 is: 3,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.31 : 6,924.06 = 2,893.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.31/6,924.06 = 2,893.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.31x = 6,924.06 × 2,893.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.31x = 20,033,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,033,175.08/5,016.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.61

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