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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.54, 6,936.42 and 2,788.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.54, 6,936.42 and 2,788.51 is: 3,848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.54 : 6,936.42 = 2,788.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.54/6,936.42 = 2,788.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.54x = 6,936.42 × 2,788.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.54x = 19,342,276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,276.53/5,026.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.03

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