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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.50, 6,902.07 and 2,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.50, 6,902.07 and 2,905.76 is: 4,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.50 : 6,902.07 = 2,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.50/6,902.07 = 2,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.50x = 6,902.07 × 2,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.50x = 20,055,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055,758.92/5,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.95

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