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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.38, 6,947.85 and 2,797.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.38, 6,947.85 and 2,797.03 is: 3,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.38 : 6,947.85 = 2,797.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.38/6,947.85 = 2,797.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.38x = 6,947.85 × 2,797.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.38x = 19,433,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,344.89/5,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.13

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