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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.28, 7,028.77 and 2,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.28, 7,028.77 and 2,855.16 is: 3,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.28 : 7,028.77 = 2,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.28/7,028.77 = 2,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.28x = 7,028.77 × 2,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.28x = 20,068,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,262.95/5,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.15

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