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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.67, 6,946.44 and 2,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.67, 6,946.44 and 2,795.54 is: 3,857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.67 : 6,946.44 = 2,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.67/6,946.44 = 2,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.67x = 6,946.44 × 2,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.67x = 19,419,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,026.63/5,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.83

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