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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.67, 7,029.21 and 2,855.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.67, 7,029.21 and 2,855.55 is: 3,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.67 : 7,029.21 = 2,855.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.67/7,029.21 = 2,855.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.67x = 7,029.21 × 2,855.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.67x = 20,072,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072,260.62/5,093.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.63

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