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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.26, 6,947.63 and 2,796.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.26, 6,947.63 and 2,796.23 is: 3,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.26 : 6,947.63 = 2,796.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.26/6,947.63 = 2,796.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.26x = 6,947.63 × 2,796.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.26x = 19,427,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,171.43/5,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.99

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