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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,093.95, 7,029.58 and 2,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,093.95, 7,029.58 and 2,855.82 is: 3,940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,093.95 : 7,029.58 = 2,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,093.95/7,029.58 = 2,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,093.95x = 7,029.58 × 2,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,093.95x = 20,075,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075,165.73/5,093.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.99

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