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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.42, 6,947.51 and 2,796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.42, 6,947.51 and 2,796.30 is: 3,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.42 : 6,947.51 = 2,796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.42/6,947.51 = 2,796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.42x = 6,947.51 × 2,796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.42x = 19,427,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,308.23/5,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.90

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