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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.55, 7,029.19 and 2,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.55, 7,029.19 and 2,855.93 is: 3,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.55 : 7,029.19 = 2,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.55/7,029.19 = 2,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.55x = 7,029.19 × 2,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.55x = 20,074,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,874.60/5,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.23

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