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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.13, 7,029.03 and 2,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.13, 7,029.03 and 2,855.41 is: 3,940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.13 : 7,029.03 = 2,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.13/7,029.03 = 2,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.13x = 7,029.03 × 2,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.13x = 20,070,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,762.55/5,093.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.75

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