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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.28, 7,027.56 and 2,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.28, 7,027.56 and 2,855.07 is: 3,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.28 : 7,027.56 = 2,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.28/7,027.56 = 2,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.28x = 7,027.56 × 2,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.28x = 20,064,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,175.73/5,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.34

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