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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.66, 6,964.34 and 2,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.66, 6,964.34 and 2,778.14 is: 3,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.66 : 6,964.34 = 2,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.66/6,964.34 = 2,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.66x = 6,964.34 × 2,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.66x = 19,347,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347,911.53/5,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.81

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