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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.94, 6,907.42 and 2,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.94, 6,907.42 and 2,909.06 is: 4,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.94 : 6,907.42 = 2,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.94/6,907.42 = 2,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.94x = 6,907.42 × 2,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.94x = 20,094,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,094,120.13/5,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.86

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