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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.39, 6,957.27 and 2,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.39, 6,957.27 and 2,803.36 is: 3,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.39 : 6,957.27 = 2,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.39/6,957.27 = 2,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.39x = 6,957.27 × 2,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.39x = 19,503,712.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503,712.50/5,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.72

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