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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.38, 6,953.58 and 2,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.38, 6,953.58 and 2,801.28 is: 3,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.38 : 6,953.58 = 2,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.38/6,953.58 = 2,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.38x = 6,953.58 × 2,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.38x = 19,478,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478,924.58/5,039.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.34

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