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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.47, 6,954.52 and 2,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.47, 6,954.52 and 2,801.44 is: 3,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.47 : 6,954.52 = 2,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.47/6,954.52 = 2,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.47x = 6,954.52 × 2,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.47x = 19,482,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482,670.51/5,039.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.02

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