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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.44, 6,947.20 and 2,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.44, 6,947.20 and 2,796.32 is: 3,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.44 : 6,947.20 = 2,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.44/6,947.20 = 2,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.44x = 6,947.20 × 2,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.44x = 19,426,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,594.30/5,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.74

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