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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.01, 6,907.34 and 2,909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.01, 6,907.34 and 2,909 is: 4,014.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.01 : 6,907.34 = 2,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.01/6,907.34 = 2,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.01x = 6,907.34 × 2,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.01x = 20,093,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093,452.06/5,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.67

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