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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.62, 6,948.41 and 2,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.62, 6,948.41 and 2,797.53 is: 3,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.62 : 6,948.41 = 2,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.62/6,948.41 = 2,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.62x = 6,948.41 × 2,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.62x = 19,438,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,385.43/5,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.18

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