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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.62, 6,939.57 and 2,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.62, 6,939.57 and 2,932.74 is: 4,047.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.62 : 6,939.57 = 2,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.62/6,939.57 = 2,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.62x = 6,939.57 × 2,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.62x = 20,351,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351,976.24/5,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.23

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