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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.65, 6,947.79 and 2,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.65, 6,947.79 and 2,796.53 is: 3,859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.65 : 6,947.79 = 2,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.65/6,947.79 = 2,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.65x = 6,947.79 × 2,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.65x = 19,429,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,668.43/5,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.19

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