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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.66, 7,028.93 and 2,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.66, 7,028.93 and 2,855.52 is: 3,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.66 : 7,028.93 = 2,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.66/7,028.93 = 2,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.66x = 7,028.93 × 2,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.66x = 20,071,211.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,211.62/5,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.43

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