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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.65, 6,932.57 and 2,785.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.65, 6,932.57 and 2,785.53 is: 3,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.65 : 6,932.57 = 2,785.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.65/6,932.57 = 2,785.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.65x = 6,932.57 × 2,785.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.65x = 19,310,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310,867.78/5,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.99

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