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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.66, 6,948.83 and 2,797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.66, 6,948.83 and 2,797.35 is: 3,860.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.66 : 6,948.83 = 2,797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.66/6,948.83 = 2,797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.66x = 6,948.83 × 2,797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.66x = 19,438,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,309.60/5,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.13

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