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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.94, 6,908.80 and 2,910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.94, 6,908.80 and 2,910.06 is: 4,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.94 : 6,908.80 = 2,910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.94/6,908.80 = 2,910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.94x = 6,908.80 × 2,910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.94x = 20,105,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,105,022.53/5,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.23

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