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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.05, 6,943.90 and 2,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.05, 6,943.90 and 2,793.82 is: 3,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.05 : 6,943.90 = 2,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.05/6,943.90 = 2,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.05x = 6,943.90 × 2,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.05x = 19,400,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400,006.70/5,032.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.29

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