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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.03, 6,954.78 and 2,801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.03, 6,954.78 and 2,801.76 is: 3,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.03 : 6,954.78 = 2,801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.03/6,954.78 = 2,801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.03x = 6,954.78 × 2,801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.03x = 19,485,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,485,624.41/5,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.17

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