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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.38, 6,943.27 and 2,793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.38, 6,943.27 and 2,793.18 is: 3,854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.38 : 6,943.27 = 2,793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.38/6,943.27 = 2,793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.38x = 6,943.27 × 2,793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.38x = 19,393,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,802.90/5,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.57

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