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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.65, 6,904.49 and 2,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.65, 6,904.49 and 2,907.99 is: 4,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.65 : 6,904.49 = 2,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.65/6,904.49 = 2,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.65x = 6,904.49 × 2,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.65x = 20,078,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,187.88/5,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.51

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