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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.73, 6,956.93 and 2,803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.73, 6,956.93 and 2,803.16 is: 3,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.73 : 6,956.93 = 2,803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.73/6,956.93 = 2,803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.73x = 6,956.93 × 2,803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.73x = 19,501,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501,339.10/5,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.99

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