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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.47, 6,957.28 and 2,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.47, 6,957.28 and 2,803.44 is: 3,868.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.47 : 6,957.28 = 2,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.47/6,957.28 = 2,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.47x = 6,957.28 × 2,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.47x = 19,504,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,317.04/5,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.78

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