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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.84, 6,946.47 and 2,795.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.84, 6,946.47 and 2,795.86 is: 3,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.84 : 6,946.47 = 2,795.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.84/6,946.47 = 2,795.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.84x = 6,946.47 × 2,795.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.84x = 19,421,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421,357.61/5,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.16

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