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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.94, 6,936.33 and 3,536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.94, 6,936.33 and 3,536.82 is: 4,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.94 : 6,936.33 = 3,536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.94/6,936.33 = 3,536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.94x = 6,936.33 × 3,536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.94x = 24,532,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,550.67/5,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,879.24

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