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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.39, 6,936.91 and 2,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.39, 6,936.91 and 2,788.27 is: 3,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.39 : 6,936.91 = 2,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.39/6,936.91 = 2,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.39x = 6,936.91 × 2,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.39x = 19,341,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341,953.73/5,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.08

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