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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.55, 6,947.50 and 2,796.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.55, 6,947.50 and 2,796.37 is: 3,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.55 : 6,947.50 = 2,796.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.55/6,947.50 = 2,796.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.55x = 6,947.50 × 2,796.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.55x = 19,427,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,780.58/5,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.89

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