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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.27, 7,027.80 and 2,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.27, 7,027.80 and 2,855.24 is: 3,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.27 : 7,027.80 = 2,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.27/7,027.80 = 2,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.27x = 7,027.80 × 2,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.27x = 20,066,020.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,020.53/5,093.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.72

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