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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.07, 6,944.97 and 2,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.07, 6,944.97 and 2,794.35 is: 3,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.07 : 6,944.97 = 2,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.07/6,944.97 = 2,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.07x = 6,944.97 × 2,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.07x = 19,406,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,406,676.92/5,033.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.83

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