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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.81, 6,943.75 and 2,793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.81, 6,943.75 and 2,793.74 is: 3,855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.81 : 6,943.75 = 2,793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.81/6,943.75 = 2,793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.81x = 6,943.75 × 2,793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.81x = 19,398,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,990.42/5,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.27

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