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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.02, 6,945.33 and 2,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.02, 6,945.33 and 2,795.03 is: 3,857.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.02 : 6,945.33 = 2,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.02/6,945.33 = 2,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.02x = 6,945.33 × 2,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.02x = 19,412,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412,391.73/5,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.01

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