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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.18, 6,935.66 and 2,788.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.18, 6,935.66 and 2,788.05 is: 3,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.18 : 6,935.66 = 2,788.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.18/6,935.66 = 2,788.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.18x = 6,935.66 × 2,788.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.18x = 19,336,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336,966.86/5,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.25

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