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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.21, 6,954.06 and 2,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.21, 6,954.06 and 2,801.04 is: 3,865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.21 : 6,954.06 = 2,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.21/6,954.06 = 2,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.21x = 6,954.06 × 2,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.21x = 19,478,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478,600.22/5,039.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.41

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