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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.38, 6,936.21 and 2,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.38, 6,936.21 and 2,757.84 is: 3,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.38 : 6,936.21 = 2,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.38/6,936.21 = 2,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.38x = 6,936.21 × 2,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.38x = 19,128,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128,957.39/5,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.71

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