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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.56, 6,956.96 and 2,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.56, 6,956.96 and 2,803.30 is: 3,868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.56 : 6,956.96 = 2,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.56/6,956.96 = 2,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.56x = 6,956.96 × 2,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.56x = 19,502,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,502,445.97/5,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.34

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