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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.39, 6,905.09 and 2,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.39, 6,905.09 and 2,907.38 is: 4,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.39 : 6,905.09 = 2,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.39/6,905.09 = 2,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.39x = 6,905.09 × 2,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.39x = 20,075,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075,693.31/5,003.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.42

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