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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.53, 6,908.27 and 2,909.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.53, 6,908.27 and 2,909.25 is: 4,015.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.53 : 6,908.27 = 2,909.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.53/6,908.27 = 2,909.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.53x = 6,908.27 × 2,909.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.53x = 20,097,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,097,884.50/5,005.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.14

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