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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.80, 6,946.73 and 2,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.80, 6,946.73 and 2,795.70 is: 3,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.80 : 6,946.73 = 2,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.80/6,946.73 = 2,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.80x = 6,946.73 × 2,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.80x = 19,420,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420,973.06/5,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.11

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