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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.58, 6,946.43 and 2,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.58, 6,946.43 and 2,795.66 is: 3,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.58 : 6,946.43 = 2,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.58/6,946.43 = 2,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.58x = 6,946.43 × 2,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.58x = 19,419,875.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,875.61/5,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.07

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