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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.85, 6,946.75 and 2,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.85, 6,946.75 and 2,795.76 is: 3,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.85 : 6,946.75 = 2,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.85/6,946.75 = 2,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.85x = 6,946.75 × 2,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.85x = 19,421,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,445.78/5,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.17

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