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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.91, 6,954.86 and 2,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.91, 6,954.86 and 2,801.82 is: 3,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.91 : 6,954.86 = 2,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.91/6,954.86 = 2,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.91x = 6,954.86 × 2,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.91x = 19,486,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486,265.85/5,039.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.39

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