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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.63, 6,946.60 and 2,795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.63, 6,946.60 and 2,795.67 is: 3,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.63 : 6,946.60 = 2,795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.63/6,946.60 = 2,795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.63x = 6,946.60 × 2,795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.63x = 19,420,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420,394.23/5,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.13

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