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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.51, 6,906.65 and 2,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.51, 6,906.65 and 2,908.50 is: 4,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.51 : 6,906.65 = 2,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.51/6,906.65 = 2,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.51x = 6,906.65 × 2,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.51x = 20,087,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,991.53/5,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.98

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