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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.26, 6,901.92 and 2,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.26, 6,901.92 and 2,905.28 is: 4,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.26 : 6,901.92 = 2,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.26/6,901.92 = 2,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.26x = 6,901.92 × 2,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.26x = 20,052,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,010.14/5,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.39

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