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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.01, 6,905.96 and 2,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.01, 6,905.96 and 2,908 is: 4,013.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.01 : 6,905.96 = 2,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.01/6,905.96 = 2,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.01x = 6,905.96 × 2,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.01x = 20,082,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,531.68/5,004.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.29

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