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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.91, 6,946.84 and 2,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.91, 6,946.84 and 2,937.63 is: 4,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.91 : 6,946.84 = 2,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.91/6,946.84 = 2,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.91x = 6,946.84 × 2,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.91x = 20,407,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,407,245.59/5,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.96

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