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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.91, 6,961.65 and 2,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.91, 6,961.65 and 2,806.73 is: 3,873.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.91 : 6,961.65 = 2,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.91/6,961.65 = 2,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.91x = 6,961.65 × 2,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.91x = 19,539,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,539,433.10/5,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.10

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