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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.84, 6,903.73 and 2,879.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.84, 6,903.73 and 2,879.06 is: 3,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.84 : 6,903.73 = 2,879.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.84/6,903.73 = 2,879.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.84x = 6,903.73 × 2,879.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.84x = 19,876,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,208.69/5,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.98

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