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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.32, 6,947.57 and 2,796.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.32, 6,947.57 and 2,796.18 is: 3,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.32 : 6,947.57 = 2,796.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.32/6,947.57 = 2,796.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.32x = 6,947.57 × 2,796.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.32x = 19,426,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,642.30/5,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.85

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