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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.78, 6,955.11 and 2,801.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.78, 6,955.11 and 2,801.57 is: 3,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.78 : 6,955.11 = 2,801.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.78/6,955.11 = 2,801.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.78x = 6,955.11 × 2,801.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.78x = 19,485,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485,192.75/5,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.28

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