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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.37, 6,956.75 and 2,803.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.37, 6,956.75 and 2,803.21 is: 3,868.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.37 : 6,956.75 = 2,803.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.37/6,956.75 = 2,803.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.37x = 6,956.75 × 2,803.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.37x = 19,501,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501,220.78/5,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.24

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