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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.39, 6,941.61 and 2,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.39, 6,941.61 and 2,792.27 is: 3,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.39 : 6,941.61 = 2,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.39/6,941.61 = 2,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.39x = 6,941.61 × 2,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.39x = 19,382,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382,851.15/5,030.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.15

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