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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.54, 6,961.68 and 2,806.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.54, 6,961.68 and 2,806.33 is: 3,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.54 : 6,961.68 = 2,806.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.54/6,961.68 = 2,806.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.54x = 6,961.68 × 2,806.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.54x = 19,536,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536,771.43/5,044.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.85

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