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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.03, 6,942.76 and 2,792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.03, 6,942.76 and 2,792.82 is: 3,854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.03 : 6,942.76 = 2,792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.03/6,942.76 = 2,792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.03x = 6,942.76 × 2,792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.03x = 19,389,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,389,878.98/5,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.06

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