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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.34, 6,947.70 and 2,938.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.34, 6,947.70 and 2,938.52 is: 4,054.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.34 : 6,947.70 = 2,938.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.34/6,947.70 = 2,938.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.34x = 6,947.70 × 2,938.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.34x = 20,415,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415,955.40/5,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.53

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