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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.89, 6,955.03 and 2,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.89, 6,955.03 and 2,801.69 is: 3,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.89 : 6,955.03 = 2,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.89/6,955.03 = 2,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.89x = 6,955.03 × 2,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.89x = 19,485,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485,838.00/5,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.32

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