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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.64, 6,954.39 and 2,801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.64, 6,954.39 and 2,801.39 is: 3,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.64 : 6,954.39 = 2,801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.64/6,954.39 = 2,801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.64x = 6,954.39 × 2,801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.64x = 19,481,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,923.83/5,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.74

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