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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.39, 6,947.16 and 2,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.39, 6,947.16 and 2,796.14 is: 3,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.39 : 6,947.16 = 2,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.39/6,947.16 = 2,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.39x = 6,947.16 × 2,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.39x = 19,425,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,197.23/5,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.50

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