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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.13, 6,905.70 and 2,796.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.13, 6,905.70 and 2,796.13 is: 3,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.13 : 6,905.70 = 2,796.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.13/6,905.70 = 2,796.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.13x = 6,905.70 × 2,796.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.13x = 19,309,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309,186.43/5,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.65

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