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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.29, 6,945.85 and 2,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.29, 6,945.85 and 2,795.12 is: 3,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.29 : 6,945.85 = 2,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.29/6,945.85 = 2,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.29x = 6,945.85 × 2,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.29x = 19,414,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414,484.25/5,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.22

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