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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.52, 7,029.04 and 2,855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.52, 7,029.04 and 2,855.42 is: 3,940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.52 : 7,029.04 = 2,855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.52/7,029.04 = 2,855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.52x = 7,029.04 × 2,855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.52x = 20,070,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,861.40/5,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.47

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