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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.92, 6,901.14 and 2,905.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.92, 6,901.14 and 2,905.64 is: 4,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.92 : 6,901.14 = 2,905.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.92/6,901.14 = 2,905.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.92x = 6,901.14 × 2,905.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.92x = 20,052,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,228.43/5,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.91

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