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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.64, 6,943.76 and 2,793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.64, 6,943.76 and 2,793.61 is: 3,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.64 : 6,943.76 = 2,793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.64/6,943.76 = 2,793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.64x = 6,943.76 × 2,793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.64x = 19,398,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,157.37/5,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.24

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