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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.93, 6,931.61 and 2,927.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.93, 6,931.61 and 2,927.65 is: 4,039.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.93 : 6,931.61 = 2,927.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.93/6,931.61 = 2,927.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.93x = 6,931.61 × 2,927.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.93x = 20,293,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293,328.02/5,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.33

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