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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,043.74, 6,960.32 and 2,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,043.74, 6,960.32 and 2,805.59 is: 3,871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,043.74 : 6,960.32 = 2,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,043.74/6,960.32 = 2,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,043.74x = 6,960.32 × 2,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,043.74x = 19,527,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527,755.36/5,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.69

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