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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.38, 6,955.72 and 2,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.38, 6,955.72 and 2,832.38 is: 3,908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.38 : 6,955.72 = 2,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.38/6,955.72 = 2,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.38x = 6,955.72 × 2,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.38x = 19,701,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,200.35/5,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.68

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