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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.41, 6,942.64 and 2,793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.41, 6,942.64 and 2,793.15 is: 3,854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.41 : 6,942.64 = 2,793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.41/6,942.64 = 2,793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.41x = 6,942.64 × 2,793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.41x = 19,391,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391,834.92/5,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.16

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