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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.95, 6,957.86 and 2,803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.95, 6,957.86 and 2,803.69 is: 3,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.95 : 6,957.86 = 2,803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.95/6,957.86 = 2,803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.95x = 6,957.86 × 2,803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.95x = 19,507,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,687.70/5,041.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.08

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