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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.83, 6,957.69 and 2,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.83, 6,957.69 and 2,803.77 is: 3,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.83 : 6,957.69 = 2,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.83/6,957.69 = 2,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.83x = 6,957.69 × 2,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.83x = 19,507,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,762.49/5,041.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.18

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