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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.90, 6,904.55 and 3,741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.90, 6,904.55 and 3,741.73 is: 5,164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.90 : 6,904.55 = 3,741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.90/6,904.55 = 3,741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.90x = 6,904.55 × 3,741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.90x = 25,834,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,961.87/5,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.00

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