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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.21, 6,944.63 and 2,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.21, 6,944.63 and 2,794.12 is: 3,855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.21 : 6,944.63 = 2,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.21/6,944.63 = 2,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.21x = 6,944.63 × 2,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.21x = 19,404,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,129.58/5,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.99

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