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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.55, 6,946.39 and 2,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.55, 6,946.39 and 2,937.68 is: 4,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.55 : 6,946.39 = 2,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.55/6,946.39 = 2,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.55x = 6,946.39 × 2,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.55x = 20,406,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406,270.98/5,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.05

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