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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.44, 6,943.72 and 2,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.44, 6,943.72 and 2,907.38 is: 4,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.44 : 6,943.72 = 2,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.44/6,943.72 = 2,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.44x = 6,943.72 × 2,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.44x = 20,188,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,188,032.65/5,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.38

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