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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.89, 6,957.77 and 2,803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.89, 6,957.77 and 2,803.76 is: 3,869.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.89 : 6,957.77 = 2,803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.89/6,957.77 = 2,803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.89x = 6,957.77 × 2,803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.89x = 19,507,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,889.44/5,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.16

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