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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.30, 6,947.15 and 2,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.30, 6,947.15 and 2,796.32 is: 3,858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.30 : 6,947.15 = 2,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.30/6,947.15 = 2,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.30x = 6,947.15 × 2,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.30x = 19,426,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,461.81/5,034.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.82

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