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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.57, 6,950.10 and 2,798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.57, 6,950.10 and 2,798.33 is: 3,861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.57 : 6,950.10 = 2,798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.57/6,950.10 = 2,798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.57x = 6,950.10 × 2,798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.57x = 19,448,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448,673.33/5,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.49

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