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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.52, 6,904.32 and 2,907.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.52, 6,904.32 and 2,907.86 is: 4,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.52 : 6,904.32 = 2,907.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.52/6,904.32 = 2,907.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.52x = 6,904.32 × 2,907.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.52x = 20,076,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,795.96/5,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.34

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