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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.22, 6,954.42 and 2,801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.22, 6,954.42 and 2,801.34 is: 3,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.22 : 6,954.42 = 2,801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.22/6,954.42 = 2,801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.22x = 6,954.42 × 2,801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.22x = 19,481,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,646.14/5,039.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.01

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