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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.22, 6,947.35 and 2,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.22, 6,947.35 and 2,796.08 is: 3,858.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.22 : 6,947.35 = 2,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.22/6,947.35 = 2,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.22x = 6,947.35 × 2,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.22x = 19,425,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,304.66/5,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.65

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