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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.44, 6,901.52 and 2,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.44, 6,901.52 and 2,905.68 is: 4,009.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.44 : 6,901.52 = 2,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.44/6,901.52 = 2,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.44x = 6,901.52 × 2,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.44x = 20,053,608.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,608.63/5,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.57

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