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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.73, 6,936.14 and 2,788.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.73, 6,936.14 and 2,788.62 is: 3,847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.73 : 6,936.14 = 2,788.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.73/6,936.14 = 2,788.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.73x = 6,936.14 × 2,788.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.73x = 19,342,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,244.78/5,026.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.88

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