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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.59, 6,960.17 and 2,805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.59, 6,960.17 and 2,805.61 is: 3,871.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.59 : 6,960.17 = 2,805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.59/6,960.17 = 2,805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.59x = 6,960.17 × 2,805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.59x = 19,527,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527,522.55/5,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.75

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