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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.53, 6,954.26 and 2,801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.53, 6,954.26 and 2,801.27 is: 3,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.53 : 6,954.26 = 2,801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.53/6,954.26 = 2,801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.53x = 6,954.26 × 2,801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.53x = 19,480,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480,763.29/5,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.59

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