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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.34, 6,959.41 and 2,805.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.34, 6,959.41 and 2,805.31 is: 3,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.34 : 6,959.41 = 2,805.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.34/6,959.41 = 2,805.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.34x = 6,959.41 × 2,805.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.34x = 19,523,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,302.47/5,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.11

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