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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.66, 6,957.75 and 2,803.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.66, 6,957.75 and 2,803.58 is: 3,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.66 : 6,957.75 = 2,803.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.66/6,957.75 = 2,803.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.66x = 6,957.75 × 2,803.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.66x = 19,506,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,506,608.75/5,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.08

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