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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.77, 6,907.44 and 2,910.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.77, 6,907.44 and 2,910.11 is: 4,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.77 : 6,907.44 = 2,910.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.77/6,907.44 = 2,910.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.77x = 6,907.44 × 2,910.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.77x = 20,101,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,101,410.22/5,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.45

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