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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.14, 6,942.99 and 2,793.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.14, 6,942.99 and 2,793.05 is: 3,854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.14 : 6,942.99 = 2,793.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.14/6,942.99 = 2,793.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.14x = 6,942.99 × 2,793.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.14x = 19,392,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,083.50/5,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.42

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