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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.06, 6,945.72 and 2,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.06, 6,945.72 and 2,795.15 is: 3,857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.06 : 6,945.72 = 2,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.06/6,945.72 = 2,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.06x = 6,945.72 × 2,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.06x = 19,414,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414,293.20/5,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.35

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