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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.27, 6,936.12 and 2,788.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.27, 6,936.12 and 2,788.14 is: 3,847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.27 : 6,936.12 = 2,788.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.27/6,936.12 = 2,788.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.27x = 6,936.12 × 2,788.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.27x = 19,338,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338,873.62/5,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.56

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