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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.37, 6,943.42 and 2,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.37, 6,943.42 and 2,793.49 is: 3,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.37 : 6,943.42 = 2,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.37/6,943.42 = 2,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.37x = 6,943.42 × 2,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.37x = 19,396,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396,360.47/5,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.09

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