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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.37, 6,947.34 and 2,796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.37, 6,947.34 and 2,796.19 is: 3,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.37 : 6,947.34 = 2,796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.37/6,947.34 = 2,796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.37x = 6,947.34 × 2,796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.37x = 19,426,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,054.78/5,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.69

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