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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.92, 6,954.69 and 2,801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.92, 6,954.69 and 2,801.62 is: 3,866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.92 : 6,954.69 = 2,801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.92/6,954.69 = 2,801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.92x = 6,954.69 × 2,801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.92x = 19,484,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484,398.60/5,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.01

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