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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.16, 7,029.30 and 2,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.16, 7,029.30 and 2,855.27 is: 3,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.16 : 7,029.30 = 2,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.16/7,029.30 = 2,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.16x = 7,029.30 × 2,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.16x = 20,070,514.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,514.26/5,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.68

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