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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.15, 6,945.71 and 2,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.15, 6,945.71 and 2,795.03 is: 3,857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.15 : 6,945.71 = 2,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.15/6,945.71 = 2,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.15x = 6,945.71 × 2,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.15x = 19,413,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413,471.21/5,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.13

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