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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.12, 6,947.14 and 2,796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.12, 6,947.14 and 2,796.25 is: 3,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.12 : 6,947.14 = 2,796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.12/6,947.14 = 2,796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.12x = 6,947.14 × 2,796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.12x = 19,425,922.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,922.46/5,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.85

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