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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.65, 6,903.54 and 2,906.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.65, 6,903.54 and 2,906.73 is: 4,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.65 : 6,903.54 = 2,906.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.65/6,903.54 = 2,906.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.65x = 6,903.54 × 2,906.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.65x = 20,066,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,726.82/5,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.22

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