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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.58, 6,963.09 and 2,777.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.58, 6,963.09 and 2,777.04 is: 3,832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.58 : 6,963.09 = 2,777.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.58/6,963.09 = 2,777.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.58x = 6,963.09 × 2,777.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.58x = 19,336,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,336,779.45/5,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.42

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