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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.62, 6,947.03 and 2,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.62, 6,947.03 and 2,796.53 is: 3,858.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.62 : 6,947.03 = 2,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.62/6,947.03 = 2,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.62x = 6,947.03 × 2,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.62x = 19,427,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,550.06/5,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.79

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