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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.45, 6,947.22 and 2,796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.45, 6,947.22 and 2,796.33 is: 3,858.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.45 : 6,947.22 = 2,796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.45/6,947.22 = 2,796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.45x = 6,947.22 × 2,796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.45x = 19,426,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,719.70/5,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.76

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