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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.56, 6,946.41 and 2,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.56, 6,946.41 and 2,795.65 is: 3,858.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.56 : 6,946.41 = 2,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.56/6,946.41 = 2,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.56x = 6,946.41 × 2,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.56x = 19,419,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,696.38/5,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.04

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