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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.75, 6,904.04 and 2,905.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.75, 6,904.04 and 2,905.47 is: 4,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.75 : 6,904.04 = 2,905.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.75/6,904.04 = 2,905.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.75x = 6,904.04 × 2,905.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.75x = 20,059,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,466.57/5,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.49

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