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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.54, 6,904.41 and 2,907.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.54, 6,904.41 and 2,907.26 is: 4,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.54 : 6,904.41 = 2,907.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.54/6,904.41 = 2,907.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.54x = 6,904.41 × 2,907.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.54x = 20,072,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072,915.02/5,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.74

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