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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.32, 6,941.71 and 2,792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.32, 6,941.71 and 2,792.13 is: 3,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.32 : 6,941.71 = 2,792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.32/6,941.71 = 2,792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.32x = 6,941.71 × 2,792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.32x = 19,382,108.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382,108.07/5,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.06

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