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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.48, 6,959.93 and 2,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.48, 6,959.93 and 2,805.27 is: 3,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.48 : 6,959.93 = 2,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.48/6,959.93 = 2,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.48x = 6,959.93 × 2,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.48x = 19,524,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,524,468.80/5,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.23

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