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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.81, 6,943.30 and 2,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.81, 6,943.30 and 2,907.32 is: 4,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.81 : 6,943.30 = 2,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.81/6,943.30 = 2,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.81x = 6,943.30 × 2,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.81x = 20,186,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186,394.96/5,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.76

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