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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.96, 6,957.99 and 2,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.96, 6,957.99 and 2,773.40 is: 3,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.96 : 6,957.99 = 2,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.96/6,957.99 = 2,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.96x = 6,957.99 × 2,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.96x = 19,297,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,289.47/5,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.34

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