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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.16, 6,948.61 and 2,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.16, 6,948.61 and 2,797.25 is: 3,860.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.16 : 6,948.61 = 2,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.16/6,948.61 = 2,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.16x = 6,948.61 × 2,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.16x = 19,436,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,436,964.58/5,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.25

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