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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.41, 6,947.30 and 2,796.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.41, 6,947.30 and 2,796.43 is: 3,858.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.41 : 6,947.30 = 2,796.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.41/6,947.30 = 2,796.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.41x = 6,947.30 × 2,796.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.41x = 19,427,648.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,648.52/5,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.97

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