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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.98, 6,946.36 and 2,795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.98, 6,946.36 and 2,795.34 is: 3,857.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.98 : 6,946.36 = 2,795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.98/6,946.36 = 2,795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.98x = 6,946.36 × 2,795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.98x = 19,417,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,437.96/5,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.27

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