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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.67, 6,964.36 and 2,808.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.67, 6,964.36 and 2,808.69 is: 3,875.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.67 : 6,964.36 = 2,808.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.67/6,964.36 = 2,808.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.67x = 6,964.36 × 2,808.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.67x = 19,560,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560,728.29/5,046.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.97

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