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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004, 6,905.61 and 2,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004, 6,905.61 and 2,908.08 is: 4,013.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004 : 6,905.61 = 2,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004/6,905.61 = 2,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004x = 6,905.61 × 2,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004x = 20,082,066.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,066.33/5,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.20

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