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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.88, 6,943.91 and 2,793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.88, 6,943.91 and 2,793.64 is: 3,855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.88 : 6,943.91 = 2,793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.88/6,943.91 = 2,793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.88x = 6,943.91 × 2,793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.88x = 19,398,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398,770.76/5,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.17

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