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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.44, 6,907.08 and 2,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.44, 6,907.08 and 2,907.16 is: 4,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.44 : 6,907.08 = 2,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.44/6,907.08 = 2,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.44x = 6,907.08 × 2,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.44x = 20,079,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,986.69/5,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.24

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