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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.41, 6,903.73 and 2,878.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.41, 6,903.73 and 2,878.62 is: 3,972.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.41 : 6,903.73 = 2,878.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.41/6,903.73 = 2,878.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.41x = 6,903.73 × 2,878.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.41x = 19,873,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873,215.25/5,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.73

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