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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.14, 6,949.82 and 2,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.14, 6,949.82 and 2,797.96 is: 3,861.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.14 : 6,949.82 = 2,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.14/6,949.82 = 2,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.14x = 6,949.82 × 2,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.14x = 19,445,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445,347.83/5,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.16

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