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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.56, 6,941.98 and 2,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.56, 6,941.98 and 2,792.37 is: 3,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.56 : 6,941.98 = 2,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.56/6,941.98 = 2,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.56x = 6,941.98 × 2,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.56x = 19,384,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,598.36/5,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.37

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