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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.47, 6,955.79 and 2,802.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.47, 6,955.79 and 2,802.27 is: 3,867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.47 : 6,955.79 = 2,802.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.47/6,955.79 = 2,802.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.47x = 6,955.79 × 2,802.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.47x = 19,492,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,008.65/5,040.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.10

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