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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.55, 6,953.79 and 2,801.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.55, 6,953.79 and 2,801.43 is: 3,865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.55 : 6,953.79 = 2,801.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.55/6,953.79 = 2,801.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.55x = 6,953.79 × 2,801.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.55x = 19,480,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480,555.92/5,039.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.53

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