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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.13, 6,945.71 and 2,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.13, 6,945.71 and 2,937.25 is: 4,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.13 : 6,945.71 = 2,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.13/6,945.71 = 2,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.13x = 6,945.71 × 2,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.13x = 20,401,286.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,286.70/5,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.40

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