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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.83, 6,949.17 and 2,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.83, 6,949.17 and 2,797.47 is: 3,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.83 : 6,949.17 = 2,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.83/6,949.17 = 2,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.83x = 6,949.17 × 2,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.83x = 19,440,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440,094.60/5,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.13

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