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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.75, 6,946.70 and 2,825.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.75, 6,946.70 and 2,825.75 is: 3,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.75 : 6,946.70 = 2,825.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.75/6,946.70 = 2,825.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.75x = 6,946.70 × 2,825.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.75x = 19,629,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,629,623.40/5,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.60

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