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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.53, 6,947.60 and 2,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.53, 6,947.60 and 2,796.32 is: 3,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.53 : 6,947.60 = 2,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.53/6,947.60 = 2,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.53x = 6,947.60 × 2,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.53x = 19,427,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,716.22/5,034.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.89

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