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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.91, 6,936.44 and 2,788.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.91, 6,936.44 and 2,788.65 is: 3,847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.91 : 6,936.44 = 2,788.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.91/6,936.44 = 2,788.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.91x = 6,936.44 × 2,788.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.91x = 19,343,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,308.97/5,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.95

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