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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.73, 6,958.31 and 2,804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.73, 6,958.31 and 2,804.16 is: 3,869.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.73 : 6,958.31 = 2,804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.73/6,958.31 = 2,804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.73x = 6,958.31 × 2,804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.73x = 19,512,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512,200.55/5,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.37

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