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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.83, 6,936.96 and 2,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.83, 6,936.96 and 2,788.64 is: 3,848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.83 : 6,936.96 = 2,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.83/6,936.96 = 2,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.83x = 6,936.96 × 2,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.83x = 19,344,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344,685.92/5,026.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.29

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