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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.55, 6,936.70 and 2,788.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.55, 6,936.70 and 2,788.45 is: 3,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.55 : 6,936.70 = 2,788.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.55/6,936.70 = 2,788.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.55x = 6,936.70 × 2,788.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.55x = 19,342,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,641.12/5,026.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.09

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