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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.68, 6,943.38 and 2,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.68, 6,943.38 and 2,793.44 is: 3,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.68 : 6,943.38 = 2,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.68/6,943.38 = 2,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.68x = 6,943.38 × 2,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.68x = 19,395,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,915.43/5,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.76

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