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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.76, 7,029.95 and 2,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.76, 7,029.95 and 2,855.73 is: 3,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.76 : 7,029.95 = 2,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.76/7,029.95 = 2,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.76x = 7,029.95 × 2,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.76x = 20,075,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075,624.83/5,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.22

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