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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.49, 6,947.07 and 2,795.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.49, 6,947.07 and 2,795.95 is: 3,858.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.49 : 6,947.07 = 2,795.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.49/6,947.07 = 2,795.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.49x = 6,947.07 × 2,795.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.49x = 19,423,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,658.57/5,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.12

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