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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.96, 6,904.62 and 2,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.96, 6,904.62 and 2,907.96 is: 4,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.96 : 6,904.62 = 2,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.96/6,904.62 = 2,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.96x = 6,904.62 × 2,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.96x = 20,078,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,358.78/5,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.69

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