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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.25, 6,904.50 and 2,907.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.25, 6,904.50 and 2,907.51 is: 4,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.25 : 6,904.50 = 2,907.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.25/6,904.50 = 2,907.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.25x = 6,904.50 × 2,907.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.25x = 20,074,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,902.80/5,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.37

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